Constitutional Amendments Civics Unit 3

The Constitution has many protections for criminal defendants. Which of the following is NOT protected by the Constitution?

• Right to a speedy trial

• Right to privacy so others won’t know you’ve been charged with a crime

• Right to remain silent

• Right to have an attorney

The Constitution has many protections for criminal defendants. Which of the following is NOT protected by the Constitution?

• right not to incriminate yourself

• cannot have your home searched without a warrant

• Right to have hair and beard of the style you wish while in jail

• Right to have a grand jury determine if there is enough evidence to bring charges against you.

The Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. This right would best be categorized as ...

• They can’t stop me from doing this.

• They can’t force me to do this.

• They can’t treat me this way.

The Constitution prohibits the government from taking your private property (eminent domain) without compensation. This right would best be categorized as ...

• They can’t stop me from doing this.

• They can’t force me to do this.

• They can’t treat me this way.

The Constitution provides that you can participate in the religion (or none) of your choice. This right would best be categorized as ...

• They can’t stop me from doing this.

• They can’t force me to do this.

• They can’t treat me this way.

The Constitution provides that you do not have to quarter soldiers in your home. This right would best be categorized as ...

• They can’t stop me from doing this.

• They can’t force me to do this.

• They can’t treat me this way.

Which of these does the Constitution NOT protect?

• freedom from having to pray in public schools

• Freedom from having to admit to a crime

• Freedom to vote at age 18

• Freedom from having to do chores under the age of 18

Which of these does the Constitution NOT protect?

• Right to have an impartial jury

• Right to drive a vehicle at age 18

• right to complain to (petition) public officials

• right to own weapons

Which of these does the Constitution NOT protect?

• Right to make as much noise on your private property as you like

• Right To state your opinions on the President no matter how negative

• right to have an impartial jury in a CIVIL trial

• right To be treated equally under all federal and state laws.

The Establishment Clause holds that the government may not

• declare an official religion

• search your business establishment without a warrant

• Prevent you from practicing the religion of your choice

• Punish you without a trial by jury