Gove Test Review

During which year were the U.S. Bill of Rights amendments ratified and added to the Constitution?

• 1791

• 1789

• 1801

• 1776

The money or property a person gives to the court as a guarantee that they will appear at their trial is called _____________.

• punishment payment.

• collateral

• a bond.

• bail

The 8th Amendment also forbids the government from imposing punishments that are _____________________________________________.

• too long.

• cruel and unusual.

• unfair and unjust.

• short and sweet.

Which amendment states that people living in the United States have many more rights and freedoms than those listed in the Bill of Rights?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 9th

• 10th

The 10th amendment establishes the state or _________________ powers.

• enumerated

• expressed

• concurrent

• reserved

What amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms in the United States?

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What amendment gives citizens the right to be free from excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment?

• 8th

• 9th

• 5th

• 2nd

What amendment prohibits double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and seizing property without due process?

• 5th

• 4th

• 6th

• 8th

What amendment gives citizens the right to a jury trial in civil/common law cases involving more than $20 of value?

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th

What amendment gives states additional rights because they are reserved to the states or to the people of that particular state?

• 9th

• 10th

• 8th

• 5th