Bill of Rights - Quiz - HISTORY - 100%

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, but there are some limits to free speech rights. Why are some forms of speech not protected?

because others could be physically harmed by them

How does the Fifth Amendment protect an individual's right to own property?

by preventing the government from taking private property without fair payment

How do the Ninth and Tenth amendments limit the power of the federal government?

by reserving rights not granted to the federal government for the states and people

Which amendment to the Constitution might the U.S. Supreme Court have relied on when it struck down the death penalty for minors?

eighth Amendment

Use the quotation to answer the question. "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." (excerpt from the U.S. Constitution, Amendment IX) Which statement most accurately explains the significance of the excerpt?

even though the Constitution only grants certain rights, other rights shall not be denied.

Use the quotation to answer the question. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." - excerpt from the U.S. Constitution Which amendment is this quotation from?

first Amendment

Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

fourth Amendment

What First Amendment right are the people in this photograph expressing? *insert photo of people in a black lives matter protest*

freedom of assembly

Which of the following statements best describes how the First Amendment affects religion in the United States?

government cannot dictate religion.

Which of the following is a limitation of the First Amendment's guarantee of the right to freedom of speech?

people may not tell lies that might harm another person's financial reputation.

Use the quotation to answer the question. "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury." (excerpt from the U.S. Constitution) Which amendment is this quotation from?

sixth amendment

Rights such as those in the First Amendment fulfill which purpose of government?

to guarantee freedoms

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen.