Unit 1 Foundation of Government

“[no] warrants shall issue, but upon reasonable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, describing the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.” – Fourth Amendment

 “No person shall be held to answer for a capital… crime, unless [an] indictment of a grand jury” –Fifth Amendment

“The accused shall be confronted with the witnesses against him; have [a] process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and have the assistance of counsel .” – Sixth Amendment

Which statement best summarizes the main idea behind all three amendments?

• Criminal acts should lead to the los of a person’s liberty.

• Even persons accused of a crime enjoy certain basic rights.

• Accused persons are usually guilty of committing some crime

• Criminal defendants must be fully prosecuted

The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution primarily to –

• Protect individual liberties

• Establish fair and impartial elections

• Provide the President with power in times of emergency

• Guarantee voting privileges to minorities

Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United States

• 1st Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• The Articles of Confederation

Which of the following was an important characteristic of American Society as noted by Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831-1832?

• Federalism

• Imperialism

• Populism

• Isolationism

In the United States, illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a court of law against someone. This rule is based on an individual’s constitutional right to—

• Face accusers in open court

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Be courted against double jeopardy

• A speedy and public trial by an impartial jury

Which principle was adopted in the U.S. Constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government became too powerful?​ ​ (a)   ​ ​

• checks and balances
• Popular sovereignty
• Judicial Review
• Republicanism

What has been the impact of the First Amendment’s separation of church and state on the American way of life?

• It has brought about an end to religious differences.

• It has helped to promote religious freedom

• It has increased American interest in religion

• It has fostered inequality between religious groups

Which principle was adopted in the U.S. Constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government became too powerful?

• Republican government

• Popular sovereignty

• Judicial Review

• Checks and Balances

​ (a)   was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence

• Thomas Jefferson
• James Monroe
• Jefferson Davis
• Ben Franklin
• Thomas Pain

The “due process” clause in the Fifth Amendment and the right to an attorney in the Sixth Amendment were both designed to—

• Protect freedom of expression

• Assure that laws are properly enacted

• Provide for judicial review of laws

• Ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes