Civil Rights and Liberties

Which amendment best addresses the fears of Federalists like James Madison, that rights and powers not specifically listed in the Constitution or Bill of Rights will not be protected in the future?

• the First Amendment

• the Fourth Amendment

• the Tenth Amendment

• the Ninth Amendment

Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?

• Unenumerated rights apply only to the states.

• Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Constitution.

• Unenumerated rights cannot ever be defined.

• Unenumerated rights combine procedural and substantive rights

The freedoms in the First Amendment are collectively known as the freedom of

• speech.

• expression.

• protest.

• natural right.

Civil liberties are related to which fundamental kind of rights?

• substantive rights

• natural rights

• civil rights

• procedural rights

What is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel?

• protection from unlawful searches and seizures

• the right to avoid self-incrimination in a trial

• Protection from cruel or unusual punishment

• the right to be represented by an attorney

How does the Seventh Amendment differ from the other amendments dealing with procedural rights in the Bill of Rights?

• The Seventh Amendment applies to state court proceedings.

• The Seventh Amendment applies to international court proceedings.

• The Seventh Amendment applies to military court proceedings.

• The Seventh Amendment applies to civil court proceedings.

Which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?

• substantive rights

• procedural rights

• unenumerated rights

• civil rights

According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• to guarantee everyone’s rights

• to stop people from depriving others of their rights

• to ensure equal rights for all

• to prevent the government from abusing people’s rights

Which example violates the free-exercise Clause?

• allowing a private company to run weekly prayer sessions

• allowing a student to wear religious clothing

• stopping a religious group from praying in a city park

• stopping a religious group from buying a building based on their faith

The First Amendment’s free-exercise clause gives

• the government the right to promote specific religions and faiths.

• the people the right to set up religious displays on public property.

• the government the right to create a national religion for all people.

• the people the right to choose their own set of religious beliefs.