Do I Have a Right

What is a right?

• something considered illegal under the law

• a cause or explanation for something

• something a person is legally allowed to have, get or do

To enforce your constitutional rights, you would hire a...

• client

• lawyer

• judge

• police officer

Knowing my constitutional rights is important

• strongly agree

• disagree

• agree

• strongly agree

What is a constitutional right?

• A) A privilege granted by the government

• B) A law that can be changed by a simple majority

• C) A fundamental right protected by the constitution

• D) A rule set by local authorities

Who is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• A) The President

• B) The Supreme Court

• C) Congress

• D) The Vice President

What does the First Amendment protect?

• A) The right to bear arms

• B) The right to free speech

• C) The right to a fair trial

• D) The right to privacy

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• A) The 10th Amendment

• B) The 13th Amendment

• C) The 15th Amendment

• D) The 19th Amendment

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• A) To outline the powers of the President

• B) To list the rights of the states

• C) To protect individual liberties

• D) To establish the federal government

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• A) Executive

• B) Legislative

• C) Judicial

• D) Military

What is the main role of the judicial branch?

• A) To enforce laws

• B) To interpret laws

• C) To make laws

• D) To veto laws