Which issue is most relevant to Supreme Court discussions about the death penalty?

Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.

Citizens are protected from unreasonable search and seizure.

Citizens are protected against double jeopardy.

Citizens are protected against unfair trials.

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

guarantees of due process of law

protection from cruel and unusual punishment

protection from double jeopardy

What is the main goal of the Bill of Rights?

protecting individuals from government abuses of power

protecting individuals from unnecessary laws

protecting states from unnecessary regulations

protecting states from national abuses of authority

Why should this freedom be guarded?

to keep the government from becoming the primary information source

to provide the news media with a guaranteed profit

to keep the news media from controlling the political process

to provide the government with an accurate information source

Which First Amendment protections have been cited in opposition to this change?

establishment and free exercise

Which rights listed in the Bill of Rights reflect this complaint?

due process of law, assistance of council, speedy and public trial

equal protection, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial

bear arms, due process of law, speedy and public trial

bear arms, equal protection, speedy and public trial

Which right ensures the fair treatment of a citizen during court proceedings?

the right to peaceably assemble

How are the author’s views from this passage applied in the U.S. Constitution?

The U.S. Constitution limits the power of the national government.

The U.S. Constitution limits the rights of people.

The U.S. Constitution requires the states to provide for the common defense.

The U.S. Constitution requires the government to promote the general welfare.

Which conclusion may be drawn from the author’s views in this passage?

The U.S. Supreme Court ensures individual rights are protected.

The U.S. Constitution requires a bill of rights.

The U.S. Congress has the sole responsibility of passing legislation.

The U.S. Constitution requires state laws to align with national laws.

Which statement best explains why the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment does not protect speech that creates a "clear and present danger"?

A. Speech that creates a "clear and present danger" may interfere with the rights of other people.

B. Speech that creates a "clear and present danger" is reserved for government authority.

C. Speech that creates a "clear and present danger" challenges government authority.

D. Speech that creates a "clear and present danger" weakens religious values.

What does this statement best suggest about individual rights?

B. Individual rights are sometimes challenged based on age or status.

A. Individual rights have sometimes been limited by lack of opportunity.

C. Individual rights should be determined by location.

D. Individual rights should never be restricted.

What constitutional protections have resulted from these events?

A. Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are safeguarded while executions continue.

B. Constitutional protections from cruel and unusual punishment are limited while executions continue.

C. Constitutional protections of due process of law are safeguarded while executions continue.

D. Constitutional protections of due process of law are limited while executions continue.

What long-term precedent was established by this U.S. Supreme Court decision?

B. First Amendment rights are protected but not unlimited.

A. Tenth Amendment rights are protected but not unlimited.

C. Party membership is unconstitutional.

D. Selective service is constitutional.

According to this passage, what impact does government have on the people?

B. Citizens may be subjected to forced internment.

A. Citizens are protected from forced internment.

C. Citizens may be required to perform military service.

D. Citizens are protected from required military service.

How did the ratification of the 15th, 19th, and 26th Amendments influence the American political process?

by providing guaranteed employment

How did the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 impact political participation?

All African Americans could now vote.

This photograph illustrates an event in U.S. history. What was the legislative response to the protest sign shown in this photograph?

B. Congress passed a bill that increased economic opportunities.

A. Congress passed a bill that decreased political opportunities.

C. State legislatures passed bills decreasing military opportunities.

D. State legislatures passed bills increasing religious opportunities.

According to this passage, what did this U.S. Supreme Court decision illustrate?

The U.S. Supreme Court expanded voting rights through the interpretation of an amendment.

The U.S. Supreme Court expanded voting rights through the interpretation of a law.

The U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of the national government.

The U.S. Supreme Court limited the power of individuals.

How is the Civil Rights Act of 1968 supported by the 14th Amendment?

C. State legislatures may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.

A. Congress may not enact discriminatory housing statutes.

B. Congress may not enact discriminatory employment policies.

D. State legislatures may not enact discriminatory employment policies.

This chart describes amendments to the U.S. Constitution. How did these amendments affect participation in the American political process?

More candidates could be confirmed.

More candidates could be nominated.

What does Amendment 15 state?

States may not discriminate based on race in elections.

States may not discriminate based on gender in elections.

States may not impose poll taxes in elections.

States may not impose literacy tests in elections.

What does Amendment 19 state?

States must give women the right to cast ballots.

States must give men the right to cast ballots.

States must give children the right to cast ballots.

States must give animals the right to cast ballots.

What does Amendment 24 state?

States may not impose a poll tax.

States may not impose a property tax.

States may not impose an income tax.

States may not impose a sales tax.

What does Amendment 26 state?

States must give 18-20-year-olds the right to cast ballots.

States must give 16-18-year-olds the right to cast ballots.

States must give 21-25-year-olds the right to cast ballots.

States must give 25-30-year-olds the right to cast ballots.

This image shows a button worn by a citizen. Which public policy perspective reflects the views of the citizen wearing the button?

Youth suffrage should be allowed.

Youth employment should be promoted.

College funding should be increased.

This poster was placed in public buildings, businesses, and schools by a civil rights group. What is a long-term policy goal of this group?

influencing political appointments

Based on this headline, the opportunities for people to participate in government have been increased by citizen action in which area?

support for desegregation efforts

support for the Electoral College

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This diagram shows protections in the Bill of Rights. Which statement best completes this diagram?

Vote

Assembly

Jury Trial

Habeas Corpus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can a description of U.S. citizens’ civil liberties be found?

Declaration of Independence

Preamble to the Constitution

Pledge of Allegiance

Bill of Rights

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

privacy rights

property rights

freedom to peaceably assemble

freedom from forced internment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

freedom of speech, right to work, right to petition the government

right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial, right to an education

freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial

right to vote, right to work, right to a speedy trial

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the ratification of the 15th Amendment impact political participation?

All persons who passed a literacy test could now vote.

All children of foreign citizens could now vote.

Female U.S. citizens were eligible to vote.

Male U.S. citizens were eligible to vote.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Based on this scenario, which constitutional violation occurred?

Calvin is sentenced to serve time in prison.

Calvin is arrested for committing a crime.

Calvin is not allowed to speak in court.

Calvin is not granted an attorney.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This image describes a civic obligation. Which constitutional right is most affected by the civic obligation illustrated in this image?

speedy trial

trial by peers

legal representation

peaceable assembly

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42 questions

This diagram shows protections in the Bill of Rights. Which statement best completes this diagram?

Where can a description of U.S. citizens’ civil liberties be found?

Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

How did the ratification of the 15th Amendment impact political participation?

Based on this scenario, which constitutional violation occurred?

This image describes a civic obligation. Which constitutional right is most affected by the civic obligation illustrated in this image?

Which issue is most relevant to Supreme Court discussions about the death penalty?

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?

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