Bill of Rights

Which 3 rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government

• Right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education

• Freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial

• Right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial.

What constitutional right does jury duty protect?

• Speedy Trial

• Trial by Peers

• Legal representation

• Peaceful assembly

Why does the U.S. Supreme Court continue to debate the constitutionality of the death penalty?

• Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.

• Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.

• Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.

• Citizens are protected against unfair trials.

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

• Due process of law

• Eminent doman

• Double jeopardy

• Trial by jury

Which of the following statements best describes how the First Amendment affects religion in the United States?

• The government has an official religion.

• There can be no religion in the United States.

• Religion cannot be dictated by the US government.

• State employees cannot have a relition.

Amendment IX states:

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

Which statement most accurately explains the significance of this excerpt?

• Even though the Constitution only grants certain rights, other rights shall not be denied.

• Congress must approve any rights not listed in the Constitution before they are granted to the people.

• People have only the rights granted in the Constitution.

• People only have the rights granted in the 9th Amendment.

Rights such as those in the First Amendment fulfill which purpose of government?

• To help people cooperate

• To limit the rights of individuals

• To provide services

• To guarantee freedoms

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To explain the procedure for amending the Constitution

• To inspire the governments of other nations

• To guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen

• To limit the rights of individual citizens

Which amendment to the Constitution might the U.S. Supreme Court have relied on when it struck down the death penalty for minors?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Thirteenth Amendment