Bill of Rights/legal Quiz

Which amendment protects the right to free speech, religion, and the press?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

In a __________ case, the __________ represents the state or government.

• Civil; Defense

• Criminal; Prosecution

• Civil; Prosecution

• Civil; Plaintiff

• Criminal; Defendant

A __________ is a serious crime that can result in imprisonment for more than one year.

• Misdemeanor

• Tort

• Felony

• Statute

__________ refers to a legal responsibility in civil cases.

• Guilt

• Verdict

• Liability

• Punishment

The Eighth Amendment prohibits which of the following?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Self-incrimination

Which amendment provides the right to bear arms?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

Which amendment is referred to as the First Amendment?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

Who is the party that brings a case against another in a court of law?

• Defendant

• Judge

• Plaintiff

• Witness

What is the term for being tried twice for the same offense?

• Double jeopardy

• Double trial

• Retrial

• Rehearing