quiz

Which clause of the 14th Amendment is typically used to extend civil rights?

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Commerce Clause

• • The Supremacy Clause

What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?

• Civii liberties protect people from the government, while civil rights ensure equal protection under the law.

• Civil liberties are economic freedoms, while civil rights are social freedoms.

• Civil liberties are state laws, while civil rights are federal laws.

• Civil liberties are individual rights, while civil rights are group rights.

What is the process by which the Bill of Rights has been applied to the states over time called?

• Selective Incorporation

• Judicial Review

• Separation of Powers

• Federalism

Which of the following is NOT one of the five essential American freedoms protected by the 1st Amendment?

• Freedom of Travel

• Freedom of Religion

The U.S. Constitution can be amended by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by request of two-thirds of the:

• State legislatures

• State governors

Which clause prohibits the government from establishing a national religion?

• Establishment Clause

• Equal Protection Clause

Which fundamental rights are primarily addressed in the Fifth through Eighth Amendments of the U.S. Bill of Rights?

• Right of the accused

• Rights of States

What does the 5th Amendment guarantee us?

• Right to due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, eminent domain, and right to a grand jury

• Right to bear arms

Who demanded the Bill of Rights during the ratification process?

• The Anti-Federalists

• The federalists

Who demanded the Bill of Rights during the ratification process?

• The Anti-Federalists

• The federalists