Unit 3.1 - American Government: Civil Liberties

The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be

• tried for the same crime twice.
• forced to give evidence against himself or herself.
• deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.
• all of the above

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

• the neighbors sign a petition.

• the chief of police gives permission.

• a judge issues a warrant.

• they have a written note from your mother.

Why was the Ninth Amendment added to the Constitution?

• Because the framers worried they might have forgotten an important right.

• Because the framers wanted to make clear that basic rights were guaranteed even if they were not stated specifically.

• Because the Bill of Rights had to have ten parts.

• Because the English Bill of Rights listed nine rights.

What freedom gives you the right to write or publish anything just as long as it is non-threatening or not an outright lie?

• petition

• religion

• speech

• press

People gathering in groups protesting peacefully with the Black Lives Matter group is an example of what 1st Amendment freedom?

• speech

• assembly

• petition

• press

Police must get a warrant before searching a home.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

No one has to house or quarter soldiers in their home.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Right to bear arms

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself

• 1st Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 5th Amendment
• 7th Amendment

Powers not listed directly in the Constitution belong to the states and the people, e.g., health care, education.

• Amendment 10

• Amendment 8

• Amendment 6

• Amendment 5