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The following quiz tests your knowledge of the
Bill of Rights
; the first ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
NOTE: Due to field-width restrictions, some questions provide a lead-in portion of the answer.
1) Bill of Rights, Amendment 1: Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression
Congress shall make laws 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.
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.
Congress shall make no law respecting a religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech (except at political rallies), or of the press (except to suppress views that differ from those of the owner); or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The President 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.
2) Bill of Rights, Amendment 2: Right to Bear Arms
A well regulated Militia, shall not be infringed.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall controlled by the FBI, BATF, and other Federal Agencies.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall be infringed.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
3) Bill of Rights, Amendment 3: Quartering of Soldiers
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house.
No Soldier shall, in time of war be quartered in any house.
No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Any Soldier may, in time of peace be quartered in any house, with the consent of the Owner, and in time of war, in a manner prescribed by law.
4) Bill of Rights, Amendment 4: Search and Seizure
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated (except when they are using their cell phone or the internet), and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation or supposition, and generally describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated (except via airborne drones), and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
5) Bill of Rights, Amendment 5: Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of...
a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be coerced in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
a Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation (except if tax revenues increase).
a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
a Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be thrice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
6) Bill of Rights, Amendment 6: Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses. In all criminal prosecutions...
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial (unless they are an accused terrorist), by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him (unless they are an accused terrorist); to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, in the country of the state's choosing, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
7) Bill of Rights, Amendment 7: Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of uncommon law.
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed two hundred dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by judge shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a judge, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.
8) Bill of Rights, Amendment 8: Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed (unless you are wealthy), nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Excessive bail shall not be required (totally dependent on skin color), nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted (dependent on who is defining "cruel and unusual").
9) Bill of Rights, Amendment 9: Construction of Constitution
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of most rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others often retained by the people.
10) Bill of Rights, Amendment 10: Powers of the States and People
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the President.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, will be decided by the courts.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people unless the Terrorism Threat Level is Orange.
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.