3.6 Quiz

What has been one long-term result of the Constitutional protection of free speech?

• More court cases involving minors

• More laws limiting minority rights

• A more accurate election

• A more informed society

Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?

• Summary judgment

• Quartering soldiers

• Civil disobedience

• Double jeopardy

Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• Privacy rights

• Property rights

• Forced internment

• Civil disobedience

Which statement best defines "due process" of law?

• Decisions affecting individuals are made by a jury of peers.

• Procedures used to enforce the law are fair, reasonable, and just.

• People have guaranteed rights that can only be taken away in emergencies.

• Government decisions affecting individuals are made in secret to avoid publicity.

Why is freedom of the press so important to democratic government?

• It keeps talented and creative writers employed.

• It helps government officials keep track of public opinion.

• It keeps citizens informed about the acts of their government leaders.

• It provides a place where candidates can advertise in election campaigns.

Which statement describes an impact of the "due process" and "equal protection" clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment?

• Women were guaranteed the right to vote in all states.

• African-American freedmen were guaranteed the right to vote.

• Americans were protected against abuses by state governments.

• Opponents of the government no longer feared forced internment.