Constitutional Law Quiz

Limiting the freedom of the press by restricting what they can publish is (a)   according to the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

According to the Constitution, Robert's eligibility to run for President is (a)   because he was not born in the United States.

Consider the situation where the President would like to sign a treaty with France, so he gets the advice and consent of the Senate and they approve with a 2/3rds vote. This circumstance of power being exercised is (a)   according to the Constitution. Find the article and section number in the Constitution or the amendment number in the Bill of Rights that proves whether the situation is constitutional or unconstitutional.

The President decides that since it is a time of war, all suspects deemed a threat to the nation will be denied the rights to an attorney and a public trial.

The Supreme Court passes a ruling stating that all government officials must now claim (a)   as their religious preference and pass a test proving their Biblical knowledge.

The Senate is tied with a 50/50 split vote on a bill, so the Vice President decides to break the tie by voting " (a)   ".

Which amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

• The Second Amendment

• The First Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment

• The Sixth Amendment

What does the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution protect?

• The right of the people to peaceably assemble

• The right of the people to keep and bear Arms

• The right to a speedy and public trial

• The right to freedom of religion

What does the Third Amendment of the Bill of Rights state about quartering soldiers?

• Soldiers can be quartered wherever necessary

• No soldier shall be quartered in any house without the consent of the Owner

• Soldiers have the right to be quartered in any house during war

• The government can quarter soldiers in any house during peacetime

What protection does the Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights offer?

• Protection against self-incrimination

• The right to bear arms

• The right to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures

• The right to freedom of speech