Legal Rights

Which two amendments in the U.S. Constitution guarantee due process to citizens?

• 1st and 5th

• 5th and 10th

• 5th and 14th

• 10th and 14th

Which amendment prohibits the state and local government from acting unfairly to citizens?

• 1st Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 21st Amendment

What U.S. Supreme Court decision requires police to inform suspects of their rights before being questioned?

• Brown v Board of Education

• Plessy v Ferguson

• Marbury v Madison

• Miranda v Arizona

If a person is not given a fair trial, what citizen's right is being violated?

• original jurisdiction

• probable cause

• judicial review

• due process

Based on the due process clause, the Supreme Court has extended the guarantees of which early document?

• The Declaration of Independence

• VA Declaration of Rights

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

People in Canada cannot be randomly imprisoned. This is an example of...

• mobility rights

• fundamental freedoms

• legal rights

• equality rights

Murray was arrested and the police did not inform him what his offence was. This is infringing upon his...

• legal rights

• fundamental freedoms

• democratic rights

• equality rights

Due process

• having a negative opinion not based on fact

• a change or addition to the Constitution

•  to approve or make official

•  respecting legal rights in court matters

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?

• A) 4th Amendment

• B) 6th Amendment

• C) 8th Amendment

• D) 10th Amendment

What legal principle ensures that laws are applied equally to all citizens?

• A) Rule of Law

• B) Habeas Corpus

• C) Judicial Review

• D) Separation of Powers