New Unit 5 Test Review

Which is the best example of someone's first amendment rights being violated?

• Snow in Florida

• Marty is arrested for peacefully protesting in front of the White House

• Bill was not read his rights while he was being arrested

• Sasha's bail was set at $5 million for stealing a candy bar

Why did the government require rationing (limiting) of supplies like food and building materials during World War II?

• Snails and dirt

• To conserve (save) the supplies and food for our troops fighting the war

• So Checks and Balances were kept in place

• To guarantee habeas corpus

What is the best example of forced imprisonment (internment) during World War II.

It was ruled constitutional during the war, to protect the safety of the Country.

The government later apologized for this action.

• Taking all Japanese in the USA into custody and taken to a secluded location.

• Requiring citizens to ration their food supplies

• Suspending Habeas Corpus for those accused of crimes

• Green beans

What is the best description of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution?

• Green candy in a blue wrapper

• The sharing of power between federal and state government

• Amendments 1 -10 containing our rights and freedoms

• The first 3 articles, describing government functions

Which two amendments were directly responsible for expanding US Citizenship to more than just white males?

• 100th and 1000th

• 19th and 26th

• 10th and 12th

• 13th and 14th

To help you remember your fifth amendment protection from incriminating yourself, what must a police officer read to you before they arrest you?

• "May I see your license and registration please."

• "Go stand over there, put your hands behind your back."

• "You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Which statement best describes the 2nd amendment in the Bill of RIghts?

• "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"

• 
  "The right against unreasonable search and seizure shall not be violated"

• Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed

• "Dress down days at school are guaranteed for all"

2/3rds of state legislatures can call a NATIONAL CONVENTION to do what?

• Design shoes

• Ratify amendments to the US Constitution

• Propose amendments to the US Constitution

• Impeach a government official

Which government process involves 3/4ths of the State Legislatures doing something?

• Singing songs while walking to school

• Proposing (suggesting) a Constitutional amendment

• Ratifying (approving) a Constitutional amendment

• Approving Presidential appointments

Why did our founding fathers want an amendment process?

• To bring delicious french fries to the citizens

• So the Constitution could change to keep up with changes in society

• To keep the Constitution the same always

• To guarantee limited freedoms for all citizens