J Unit 10 Citizens' Rights

One reason the Bill of Rights was drafted was to _________________.

• protect the central power of the federal government
• protect against the power of the federal government
• protect the federal government from overly powerful states
• overcome the power of the British Empire over states

Which amendment prohibits excessive bail, fines as well as cruel and unusual punishment?

• First (1st)
• Fifth (5th)
• Eighth (8th)
• Tenth (10th)

Which amendment was repealed?

• Thirteenth (13th)
• Eighteenth (18th)
• First (1st)
• Second (2nd)

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 became the __________ Amendment.

• Tenth (10th)
• Thirteenth (13th)
• Fourteenth (14th)
• Eighteenth (18th)

Mapp v. Ohio extended the Fourth Amendment prohibition of unreasonable search and seizure to _____________.

• State National Guards
• All law enforcement officers
• Federal officers
• Undercover officers

Hate speech is protected by the First Amendment.

• True
• False

Which of the following would be illegal under the First Amendment?

• Taking pictures or videos of transportation facilities such as a train station.
• Obstructing traffic in order to record a protest.
• Taking pictures of police officers performing their duties.
• Refusing to stop photographing a police incident.

Fabrication of evidence by an officer can result in a criminal charge.

• True
• False

A violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act can be litigated as a civil lawsuit act.

• True
• False

Whether a crime is a felony or a misdemeanor may vary from state to state.

• True
• False