Constitution Era Retake

What does the 4th Amendment protect Americans from?

• Cruel & Unusual Punishment
• Unreasonable Searches & Seizures
• Excessive Bail
• Being Tried Twice For The Same Crime

Which Constitutional Articles established the 3 Branches?

• 4, 5 & 6
• 2, 3 & 4
• 1, 2 & 3
• 3, 4 & 5

What prevents the government from taking your property without paying for it?

• 4th Amendment
• Double Jeopardy
• Search Warrant
• Eminent Domain

Which Amendment addresses this Grievance: "In every stage of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms."

• 3rd

• 1st

• 5th

• 9th

Which Amendment establishes the Constitutional Principle of Federalism?

• 9th

• 3rd

• 10th

• 7th

Which phrase in the Preamble establishes the principle of Popular Sovereignty?

• Promote the general welfare

• Establish justice

• Provide for the common defence

• We the people

What right does the 6th Amendment provide?

• Trial By Jury In Civil Cases

• Fair & Speedy Trial By Jury In Criminal Cases

• Due Process Of Law

• Petition

Stella Liebeck was awarded $3 million when she sued McDonald's after she suffered 3rd degree burns when her coffee spilled. Which Amendment was used?

• 6th

• 5th

• 7th

• 9th

Chimoltrufia is questioned by a lawyer in a court trial & replies, "I plead the 5th." What is she protecting herself from?

• double jeopardy

• cruel & unusual punishment

• self-incrimination

• eminent domain

The 2nd amendment protects which of the following rights?

• Right to keep and bear arms.

• Rights of accused persons (speedy and public trial).

• Powers reserved to the states.

• Other rights of the people.