Bill of rights and Principles

Which of the following principles of government describes the idea that power is distributed between state and federal governments?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

• Fifth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What principle of government establishes that the power of the government comes from the people?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Checks and Balances

• Individual Rights

• Rule of Law

Which amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

• Eighth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

What principle ensures that no branch of government becomes too powerful?

• Individual Rights

• Limited Government

• Checks and Balances

• Rule of Law

Which amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishments?

• Sixth Amendment

• Seventh Amendment

• Ninth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Of which historical documents is the Bill of Rights a part?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Constitution

• The Pledge of Allegiance

Which amendment grants citizens the right to bear arms?

• The second

• The third

• The fifth

• The tenth

What does it mean when a criminal defendant invokes their "Fifth Amendment right"?

• That they do not want a lawyer.

• That they do not want to say anything against themselves.

• That they do not want to go to trial.

• That they want a jury trial.

According to the Tenth Amendment, who receives all the powers that are not enumerated or mentioned in the Constitution?

• The President

• The people and the states

• Congress

• The Supreme Court