Copy of Amend 4-8

Multiple Choice

Which amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government?

• 4th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Multiple Select

Which of the following are protections provided by the 5th Amendment? Select more than 1.

• Protection against double jeopardy

• Right to remain silent

• Right to a fair trial

• Protection against self-incrimination

Multiple Choice

Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?

• Due Process

• Eminent Domain

• Free Speech

• Federalism

Multiple Choice

Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?

• A protester is jailed for violent acts at a political rally.

• A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.

• A person is sentenced to ten years imprisonment for assault and robbery.

• A judge orders that an accused person be jailed until bail is paid.

Multiple Choice

The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from —

• excessive fines for traffic violations

• imprisonment for life without a jury trial

• excessive surveillance by the government

• conscription by the armed forces

Open Ended

What does the eighth amendment say about bail and punishments?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a right of the accused as outlined in the Bill of Rights?

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The right to remain silent

• The right to bear arms

• The right to an impartial jury

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of this amendment?

• to encourage citizens to monitor the federal government

• to prevent conflicts between state and local governments

• to limit the authority of the federal government

• to increase the participation of citizens in state government.

Multiple Choice

Which principle of U.S. government is most clearly reflected in the amendment above?

• checks and balances

• Federalism

• Separation of Power

• Due Process

Open Ended

In your own words, what does the 10 amendment say? Why do you think it is important that the states and people keep some powers?