Question

bill of rights quiz

1. who were the bill of rights added to the constitution?
2. solve one of the following: the bill of rights is

a) the first ten amendments passed by congress
b) the first five amendments

1. the bill of rights originated with the constitution. true or false?
2. the third amendment sets limits on quartering soldiers in private homes. why was the third amendment included?
3. why did many of the framers of the constitution feel that the first ten amendments to the constitution should not actually be called a bill of rights?
4. all our rights are listed in the constitution. true or false?
5. according to the bill of rights, what happens to the \other powers\ not listed in the bill of rights?
6. what was the last state to ratify the bill of rights?
7. in addition to listing certain rights, what policy was established by the manner in which the bill of rights was added?
8. under the sixth amendment all citizens accused of a serious crime are guaranteed the right to:

a) privacy
b) bail
c) counsel

1. which amendment in the bill of rights forbids the government from compelling a person from testifying against him/herself?
2. a student who has religious objections to saying the pledge of allegiance does not have to say it. true or false?
3. if a citizen has his house taken away from him without a court hearing, it would be a denial of:

a) right to a trial
b) due process
c) states rights

1. which amendment in the bill of rights abolished slavery?
2. under the first amendment you have the right to practice the r ------- of your choice. you can

Explanation:

1. The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
2. The Third Amendment restricts quartering of soldiers in private homes due to colonial - era grievances.
3. Framers added the Bill of Rights to protect individual liberties and gain Anti - Federalist support.
4. Not all rights are listed in the Constitution; the Ninth Amendment acknowledges other rights.
5. The last state to ratify the Bill of Rights was Massachusetts.
6. The Bill of Rights established the principle of limited government.
7. The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to counsel for those accused of serious crimes.
8. The Fifth Amendment forbids self - incrimination.
9. Students with religious objections don't have to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
10. Taking a citizen's house without a court hearing is a denial of due process.
11. Slavery was abolished by the Thirteenth Amendment, not in the Bill of Rights.
12. The First Amendment protects the right to practice the religion of one's choice.

Answer:

1. The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
2. To prevent abuse like in colonial times.
3. To protect liberties and gain Anti - Federalist support.
4. False.
5. Massachusetts.
6. Limited government.
7. c) Counsel.
8. Fifth Amendment.
9. True.
10. b) Due process.
11. Thirteenth Amendment (not in Bill of Rights).
12. Religion.