CS #7 - The Bill of Rights

Multiple Choice

What are the sources from which the Bill of Rights to the Constitution of the United States is derived?

• English heritage

• Debates over ratification

• Experiences of American colonists

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

How did the Federalists and Anti-Federalists "compromise" to ratify (approve) the U.S Constitution?

• The added the Bill of Rights (First 10 Amendments)

• They outlawed cruel and unusual punishment.

• Ensured due process of the law.

• The Federalists threatened the Anti-Federalists to war.

Multiple Select

What rights are affirmed by the English Bill of Rights? Could there be more than one answer, or two...?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to petition the king

• The right to trial by jury

• The right to free speech

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in relation to the rights of ordinary people?

• It established the monarchy's absolute power

• It marked a step toward constitutional protection of rights

• It abolished all forms of trial by jury

• It was a document that had no real impact

Multiple Choice

What were the main limitations imposed by the Massachusetts Government Act (1774) on the colonists?

• Restrictions on town meetings

• Increased taxes on goods

• Mandatory military service

• Prohibition of trade with Britain

Multiple Choice

What rights are included in the Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776) regarding criminal prosecutions?

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right to free speech

• The right to privacy

Multiple Choice

Ben was accused of speaking out against the governor. In court, he was convicted without a lawyer. Which 2 amendments were violated?

• Amendment I (free speech) & Amendment VI (due process)
• Amendment I (free press) & Amendment VI (search and seizure)
• Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment VI (due process)
• Amendment IX (unenumerated rights) & Amendment IV (search & seizure)

Multiple Choice

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provide for the orderly expansion of the United States?

• It provided the president with the power to sign treaties with foreign powers to buy additional territory
• It provided a review process for laws in new territories and states.
• It provided procedures for establishing territories and creating states.

Multiple Choice

Freedom of Speech includes...

• What you say out loud

• What you write about

• What you wear

• All of the Above

Multiple Choice

What rights are guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the Bill of Rights?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free speech

• Right to privacy

Multiple Choice

A student refuses to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance with the rest of his class. He says it is against his religion to say the pledge. He sits quietly in his seat while the rest of the class stands and says the pledge.

Is this allowed by the First Amendment?

• YES

• NO