The Bill of Rights

Which of the following describes the Bill of Rights?

A document that insures the basic freedoms of the citizens of the United States.

True or False: The ninth amendment states that 100% of the rights of the citizens are called out in the Constitution. That they have no rights beyond what the Constitution says.

False

Who wrote the amendments that became the Bill of Rights?

James Madison

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

The Constitution

What are some documents that the writers used to base the Bill of Rights off of?

The Magna Carta, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, and the English Bill of Rights

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

The first 10

According to the tenth amendment, who gets all of the powers that are not specifically called out in the Constitution?

The people and the states

What right does the fifth amendment protect?

The right to choose not to testify against oneself

Which amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms?

The second

Which amendment guarantees citizens the freedom of religion and the freedom of speech?

the first