The Bill of Rights spell out the rights that many Americans value - freedom of speech and religion, to name a few. If you're a U.S. citizen, do you know enough about the rights that you are guaranteed under the first 10 amendments to the Constitution?
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When were the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, that make up the Bill of Rights, ratified?
1786
1791
1798
Question 2/12
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Who was the key author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Question 3/12
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Is slavery prohibited by the Bill of Rights?
Yes
No
It depends which state you live in.
Question 4/12
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Which of these is NOT guaranteed under the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Right to assemble peacefully
Right to a fair and speedy trial
Question 5/12
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Which of these rights is NOT guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment?
Right to due process
Right to an impatial jury
Right to confront witnesses
Question 6/12
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Which amendment guarantees the right to privacy?
4th
10th
None
Question 7/12
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Which amendment protects states' rights?
8th
9th
10th
Question 8/12
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If the military is trying to take over your home, which amendment guarantees that they will not be able to?
7th
5th
3rd
Question 9/12
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Which amendment formed the basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?
1st
5th
7th
Question 10/12
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Which amendment has been cited in many high profile cases, such as Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992)?
5th
7th
9th
Question 11/12
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The 10th Amendment does NOT reinforce the principles of what theory?
Separation of powers
Strong central government
Federalism
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How many handwritten copies of the Bill of Rights did George Washington have made?
3
14
17
Did you only hear about the Bill of Rights for the first time from this quiz? Ahh, my friend, you have much to learn. Time to pick up a United States Government textbook and realize just how free you really are in this country.
Bill of Rights Newbie
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You know a good amount of information about the Bill of Rights! Whoever taught you U.S. Civics in grade school or middle school would be very proud.
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Are you sure you're not a lawyer or a Supreme Court judge? It's unbelievable how well you did with this quiz! Congratulations.
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1
When were the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, that make up the Bill of Rights, ratified?
1786
1791
1798
2
Who was the key author of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
3
Is slavery prohibited by the Bill of Rights?
Yes
No
It depends which state you live in.
4
Which of these is NOT guaranteed under the First Amendment?
Freedom of speech
Right to assemble peacefully
Right to a fair and speedy trial
5
Which of these rights is NOT guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment?
Right to due process
Right to an impatial jury
Right to confront witnesses
6
Which amendment guarantees the right to privacy?
4th
10th
None
7
Which amendment protects states' rights?
8th
9th
10th
8
If the military is trying to take over your home, which amendment guarantees that they will not be able to?
7th
5th
3rd
9
Which amendment formed the basis for the Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona (1966)?
1st
5th
7th
10
Which amendment has been cited in many high profile cases, such as Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992)?
5th
7th
9th
11
The 10th Amendment does NOT reinforce the principles of what theory?
Separation of powers
Strong central government
Federalism
12
How many handwritten copies of the Bill of Rights did George Washington have made?
3
14
17