First and Sixth Amendment

Which of these is not a protection under the First Amendment?

• freedom to govern

• freedom of speech

• freedom to petition

• freedom to assemble

Who wrote the Bill of Rights?

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Which of these is protected under freedom of speech?

• the right to drive a car

• the right to attend public school

• the right to vote in local and state elections

• the right to say something critical of the government

Which of these is not protected under freedom of speech?

• yelling “Hello!” into a cave to hear the echo

• expressing an opinion that most people do not agree with

• yelling “Fire!” in a crowded theater when there is no fire

• expressing an opinion that the government does not agree with

Which of these most directly protects a group of 10,000 people marching in a city to support women’s rights?

• freedom to assemble

• freedom of the press

• freedom of religion

• freedom to govern

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to a ________ trial.

• slow and steady

• public and televised

• regulated and private

• speedy and public

Which of the following best describes where trials take place?

• in the area where the crime happened

• in a neighboring state

• in the area where the defendant lives

• in a public school auditorium

How many jurors are there in a jury?

• 3

• 5

• 12

• 16

Each juror in a trial must be

• unbiased.

• a lawyer.

• partial.

• an acquaintance of the defendant.

Witnesses must ________ in court for their statements to be included as evidence in the trial.

• bow

• testify

• kneel

• perform