The Bill of Rights

Practice Questions

AP US Government › The Bill of Rights

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The establishment of a national or official religion is prohibited by the __________.

2

Which amendment promises the right to a fair trial?

3

Which amendment protects the citizen from unwarranted searches and seizures?

4

The Bill of Rights is ___________.

5

When the Supreme Court “incorporates” an amendment in the Bill of Rights, what does it do?

6

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits all of the following EXCEPT __________.

7

Which Amendment to the Constitution was proposed in response to the British policy of quartering troops in colonial homes prior to independence?

8

The Eighth Amendment __________.

9

Why did the Anti-Federalists deem important to add the Bill of Rights to the original Constitution?

10

Why did the colonists feel that amendment 3 was justified?

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