Law Final Exam

What is the main purpose of Constitutional Law?

• To regulate the stock market

• To enforce traffic laws

• To establish the framework for the government and the rights of individuals.

• To promote international trade

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What are Miranda rights?

• A set of rights that must be read to a person being arrested and interrogated.

• A set of rules for police officers.

• A form of punishment for criminals.

• A type of legal document.

What are civil rights?

• Rights of individuals to receive equal treatment and to be free from discrimination

• Rights of individuals to receive no treatment and to be discriminated against

• Rights of individuals to receive unequal treatment and to be free from discrimination

• Rights of individuals to receive special treatment and to discriminate against others

What is the main purpose of legal rights?

• To cause harm and infringement

• To protect individuals and their property from harm or infringement.

• To limit individuals' freedom

• To promote inequality

What is the concept of 'due process' in legal rights?

• Skipping legal proceedings altogether

• Random treatment and procedures in legal proceedings

• Fair treatment and procedures in legal proceedings

• Unfair treatment and procedures in legal proceedings

An officer wants to come into your home to see if you have any illegal weapons. Which amendment protects you from this without a warrant? (a)  

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

You were found not guilty of armed robbery and then put on trial for the same crime right after the verdict. Which amendment was violated? (a)  

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

A person decides to protest in front of the White House by saying the government is corrupt and not doing its job. Which amendment protects this person's right to say that? (a)  

• Third Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Second Amendment

You must go on trial but cannot afford a lawyer, so one has been appointed to you. (a)  

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

• Fourth Amendment