1. Bill of Rights
Practice Quiz

2. 1. The phrase “You have the right to remain silent” reflects the provision of the Bill of Rights regarding
Eminent domain
Self-incrimination
Double jeopardy
Judicial review

3. 2. In Texas v. Johnson the Court concluded that flag burning was protected symbolic speech. This is based on the
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Third Amendment
Sixth Amendment

4. 3. The 2nd Amendment has usually been interpreted to protect a person’s right to
Be secure in their persons and possessions
Seek counsel when facing criminal charges
Keep firearms for their own protection
Be informed of criminal charges against them

5. 4. In Miranda v. Arizona the Court created a procedure to ensure suspects know they have the right to remain silent and not answer questions. This was based on the
Fourth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Third Amendment
Fifth Amendment

6. 5. According to the 4th Amendment, for police to search a person’s home they must have
Proof that the person is not at home
Signed testimony of witnesses
Permission from a superior officer
A warrant showing probable cause

7. 6. The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to
Increase the power of the Federal judiciary
Provide for separation of powers
Prevent governmental abuse of power
Protect the rights of state governments

8. 7. The Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution includes a guarantee of the right to
Have a job
Travel freely anywhere within the United States
Vote in free elections
Assemble peacefully

9. 8. Which fact best illustrates separation of church and state in the United States?
Congress seldom meets on Sunday
Organized prayer in public schools is prohibited
Religious chaplains serve in the armed forces
Only one Catholic has been elected President

10. 9. Which Amendment protects rights that are not specifically listed elsewhere in the Bill of Rights?
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Ninth Amendment
Tenth Amendment

11. 10. The Sixth Amendment was intended protect peoples rights mainly when
They are facing criminal court proceedings
They are under police investigation
They are being interrogated by the police
They are facing confiscation of their property