Test your knowledge about Bill of Rights on 225th anniversary

Two-hundred-twenty-five years ago today, the Bill of Rights became part of the U.S. Constitution.

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who described the Bill of Rights as “the great American charter of personal liberty and human dignity,” declared Dec. 15 as Bill of Rights Day.

Test and refresh your knowledge of the signing and adoption of the Bill of Rights, which comprises the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. 1. The Bill of Rights states that …

A. In criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the Assistance of Counsel. B. No person shall be compelled in any civil case to be a witness against himself. C. No (search) warrants shall be issued but upon reasonable doubt. D. The people have a right to assemble peaceably or unpeaceably. 2. In which city was the Bill of Rights signed by the first Congress?

A. Boston; B. New York; C. Philadelphia; D. Washington 3. In what year were the amendments comprising the Bill of Rights sent to the states for ratification?

4. According to the First Amendment, Congress shall make no law …

A. Allowing only oil from Saudi Arabia to be sold in America; B. Respecting an establishment of religion; C. Favoring the appointment of conservative originalist judges; D. That imposes taxes without the consent of the people 5. Which memorable phrase is included in the Bill of Rights?

A. Give me liberty or give me death; B. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; C. The laws of nature and of nature’s God; D. Nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted 6. The Fourth Amendment addresses the issue of …

A. Unreasonable searches and seizures; B. Trial by jury; C. Suits at common law; D. Excessive bail 7. Who was most responsible for guiding the Bill of Rights through the first Congress from its introduction to signing?

A. Thomas Jefferson; B. James Madison; C. George Mason; D. Patrick Henry

ANSWERS: 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-B, 5-D, 6-A, 7-B