Bill of Rights

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 Article established the Constitution as the supreme authority?

• Article 6
• Article 5
• Article 7
• Article 4

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

Article 5 of the Constitution establishes the -

• Executive Branch

• process to amend the Constitution

• obligations of the states to each other

• Judicial Branch

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

Which amendment gives the following rights/freedoms: Freedom of speech, religion, press, assemble and petition? (a)  

• 2nd Amendment
• 3rd Amendment
• 1st Amendment
• 4th Amendment

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.