Unit 5 Review

Front

Right to bear arms; ability for states to have a militia.

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2nd Amendment

Front

Five basic freedoms: speech, religion, press, assembly, & petition.

Back

1st Amendment

Front

Your right to remain silent (self-incrimination); no double jeopardy; eminent domain; due process

Back

5th Amendment

Front

What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?

Back

US Constitution

Front

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
Options: reasonable bail, reasonable fines, jail terms, cruel punishments

Back

cruel punishments

Front

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

Back

judge issues a warrant

Front

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution to

Back

protect the rights of the people

Front

Who was the second President of the United States of America?

Back

John Adams

Answer explanation

John Adams was the second President of the United States of America. He served as the Vice President under George Washington and was elected as President in 1796. Adams played a crucial role in the early years of the country, including the signing of the Alien and Sedition Acts.

Front

What set of laws passed in 1798 permitted the government to arrest and deport citizens and non-citizens of foreign origin considered a threat to the country?

Back

Aliens and Sedition Acts

Answer explanation

The set of laws passed in 1798 that permitted the government to arrest and deport citizens and non-citizens of foreign origin considered a threat to the country is the Aliens and Sedition Acts.

Front

What scandal was caused by John Adams' last-minute appointment of federal judges before leaving office?

Back

Midnight Judges scandal

Answer explanation

John Adams caused the Midnight Judges scandal by appointing federal judges before leaving office.