Bill of Rights Notes

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a limit on free speech according to the First Amendment?

• Threaten to blow up airplanes, schools, or the president

• Sexual harassment

• Disrespectful, vulgar language in schools

• Criticizing government policies

Multiple Select

Which of the following are protected under the freedom of speech?

• Saying any political belief

• Protesting peacefully

• Sexual harassment

• Burning the flag

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The two clauses of the freedom of religion are the

clause and the Free Exercise clause.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions can the press NOT legally do according to the First Amendment?

• Print any political position

• Make fun of politicians

• Disclose classified government secrets

• Expose government wrongs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an action protected under the freedom of assembly?

• Protesting by throwing rocks and breaking windows

• Parading with a permit

• Loitering on private land without permission

• Hanging out in public without a purpose

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about petitioning the government is correct?

• You can be punished for exposing government wrongs.

• You cannot sue the government for wrongs.

• The courts do not decide government wrongs.

• You can sue the government for wrongs.

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The 2nd Amendment allows citizens to own a

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are arguments presented in the gun debate?

• Guns prevent thousands of crimes.

• Guns cause thousands of deaths each year.

• Guns are only owned by criminals.

• The 2nd Amendment does not mention guns.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment prevents the government from forcing citizens to house soldiers in their homes during peacetime?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Multiple Choice

What does the government need in order to search your home?

• A police officer's permission

• Probable cause or a warrant issued by a judge

• A neighbor's complaint

• A government-issued ID

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According to the 5th Amendment, you cannot be tried for the same crime twice. This is known as

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are rights guaranteed by the 6th Amendment?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to an impartial jury

• Right to be told of charges against you

• Right to bear arms

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a civil case and a criminal case as described in the 7th Amendment?

• A civil case can result in prison time, while a criminal case cannot.

• A civil case is a dispute between two people or groups, while a criminal case involves breaking the law.

• A civil case always involves a jury, while a criminal case does not.

• A civil case is decided by the President, while a criminal case is decided by a judge.

Multiple Select

Which of the following is prohibited by the 8th Amendment?

• Excessive bail

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Quartering of soldiers

• Excessive bail or fines

Multiple Choice

10th Amendment

• Right to a speedy and public trial

• Powers not given to the national government are given to the state governments

• The rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights that we have

• Protection from excessive bails and fines AND cruel and unusual punishment