Exemplar 7

What is one of the steps required by the Constitution for ratifying a proposed amendment? 

• The Senate alone approves a proposed amendment with a majority vote.
• A majority of the states' legislatures are required to approve a propose amendment.
• Three ­fourths of the states' legislatures are required to ratify a proposed amendment. 
• The House of Representatives alone approves a proposed amendment with a three­fourths vote.

an amendment is best defined as:

• to confirm by expressing consent of approval
• to officially cancel or overturn
• a change to a constitution

What is the amount of votes needed in Congress for the proposal of an amendment?

• 1/4 of congress

• 2/9 of congress

• 3/4 of congress

• 2/3 of congress

Double Jeopardy means that

• You cannot be tried for the same crime twice
• Evidence was not presented
• Right to a lawyer
• Right to a trial

What right helps to insure that government officials follow the law and don't hold trials in secret?

• Eminent domain

• Right to a speedy trial

• Double Jeopardy

• The right to bear arms

• Right to a public trial

Which of the following personal freedoms IS NOT protected protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of the Press

• Freedom to Riot

• Freedom to Petition the Government

Which is NOT protected by the 1st Amendment Right of freedom of speech?

• intentionally spread lies and call it freedom of speech

• Yell fire in a crowded room

• Print false information knowing it was false to hurt someone

• to say things that are threatening harm in any way

• all of these

The fourth amendment involves the use of warrants. What else does it protect citizens from?

• The right to bare arms
• Freedom of Speech
• Protects against illegal search and seizure
• States' Rights.

True or false: As long as the expression doesn't disrupt classwork or school activities, the method of expression is acceptable.

• True

• False

What is the significance of Tinker v. Des Moines?

• Parents and students have a stronger say in decisions than schools.

• Students have unlimited rights in expression.

• Students and teachers don't shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression.