Chapter 1: U.S. Constitution & Rights of Citizens

What is the purpose of “due process”?

• to establish the process for amending the Constitution

• to protect people’s rights when they are accused of a crime

• to establish the judicial branch of government

• to limit people’s right to own a gun

Which amendments to the U.S. Constitution guarantee that citizens are protected by due process of law? (CHOOSE TWO)

• First

• Fourth

• Fifth

• Thirteenth

• Fourteenth Amendment

Which document establishes the process to amend the U.S. Constitution?

• Bill of Rights

• First Amendment

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

Which rights are protected by due process? For each right, click the check mark. CHOOSE THREE

• A citizen has the right to be present at his or her trial.

• A citizen must be told of the charges against him or her.

• Every eligible citizen has the right to vote.

• A citizen has the right to a fair trial.

• Citizens can practice their chosen religion.

How can an amendment to the U.S. Constitutional be ratified?

(Choose 2 methods.)

• by state legislatures in three-fourths of the states

• by a three-fourths vote in the U.S. Supreme Court

• by executive order of the U.S. president

• by conventions in three-fourths of the states

• by three-fourths of U.S. citizens in a national vote

Which statement best describes the U.S. Constitution amendment process?

• The amendment process is difficult in order to prevent changes that are not strongly supported by citizens.

• The amendment process is used frequently to make small changes to budgets, taxes, and other federal laws.

• The amendment process is limited because it cannot conflict with anything in the original U.S. Constitution.

• The amendment process is easy so the Constitution can adapt to changing times.

Which statements are true about the Bill of Rights?

(Choose 2)

• One of the rights protected in the Bill of Rights is the right to free speech.

• The Bill of Rights does not protect freedom of religion in the United States.

• The Bill of Rights includes the first five amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

• The Bill of Rights includes the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

As a representative democracy, _______________

are the source of the government’s authority.

• the President

• the people

• Kanye West

• Mrs. Brinson

The U.S. government’s powers are ________________

by the U.S. Constitution.

• made stronger

• taken completely away

• limited

• off the chain

How can an amendment to the U.S. Constitutional be proposed?

(Choose 2 methods.)

• by a national convention requested by two-thirds of the states

• by a two-thirds vote in each house of Congress

• by a two-thirds vote in the U.S. Supreme Court

• by executive order of the U.S. president

• by two-thirds of U.S. citizens in a national vote