Civics Unit 6 Test Study Guide

How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?

• The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states, whereas the others only reserve the rights of the people

• the Tenth Amendment makes the Constitution applicable to state law, whereas the others apply only to federal law

• The Tenth Amendment involves unenumerated rights, whereas the others only outline enumerated rights

• The Tenth Amendment establishes the role of state governments, whereas the others establish the role of federal government

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

If the police arrive at Larry's office without probable cause or a warrant and demand to search the premises, which amendment protects him from this type of search?

• the Fourth Amendment

• the Fifth Amendment

• the Sixth Amendment

• the Eighth Amendment

Which right is implied by the Second Amendment's right to bear arms?

• the right to own property

• the right to defend one's honor

• the right to form a well-regulated militia

• the right to protect oneself

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

Civil liberties are related to which fundamental kind of rights?

• substantive rights

• natural rights

• civil rights

• procedural rights

According to the precedent, Santa Fe School District v. Doe, a teacher who allows a student to lead a prayer at a high school baseball game would most likely be ruled

• unconstitutional, because the game is affiliated with the school

• unconstitutional, because a church didn't authorize the prayer

• constitutional, because students have the right to practice religion

• constitutional, because people pay taxes and fund the public schools

Senator Quintero donates money to his local church from his personal checking account. Senator Kleinman donates money from a federally funded account to her church. Based on this scenario, which senator is in violation of the establishment clause?

• they are both in violation because government officials are not allowed to donate to one religion

• Senator Quintero is in violation because he donated a large amount of money to the church

• Senator Kleinman is in violation because she took money from a federally funded account

• neither senator is in violation because they have the right to donate to any religious group

According to the establishment clause, how would a government funded museum posting of the Ten Commandments along with the history of religion and its beliefs and practices be viewed?

• the posting would be in violation of the clause because religious items cannot be put in public places

• the posting would be in violation of the clause because the items relate to a particular religion

• the posting would not be in violation of the clause because people willingly go to the historical museum

• the posting would not be in violation of the clause because there is a learning purpose to the items

In Engel v. Vitale, why did the courts rule that prayer in schools was unconstitutional?

• the prayer took time away from instruction

• the prayer was considered a religious activity

• the prayer promoted one religion

• the prayer was required in the school