Civil Rights & Liberties: Crash Course Government & Politics

Which amendment protects against self-incrimination?

• The 1st Amendment

• The 3rd Amendment

• The 5th Amendment

• The 8th Amendment

What is the "Due Process Clause" in the 14th Amendment?

• It ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system

• It allows for the suspension of habeas corpus

• It grants the right to bear arms

• It mandates equal protection under the law

What are civil liberties?

• Limitations placed on the government to protect personal freedoms

• Rights granted by the government to its citizens

• Laws that restrict personal freedoms

• Privileges that can be revoked by the state

What was the outcome of the "Barron v. Baltimore" case?

• The Bill of Rights applied only to the federal government

• The Bill of Rights applied to both state and federal governments

• The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Baltimore

• The case was dismissed without a ruling

What does the term "selective incorporation" mean?

• Applying certain rights from the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis

• A process of selecting which amendments to apply universally

• The ability of states to create their own laws without federal oversight

• Incorporating all rights from the Constitution into state laws

The main purpose of the Bill of Rights is to:

• protect individual freedoms

• establish government authority

• regulate commerce

• define citizenship

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To establish a national religion

• To declare independence from Britain

• To regulate trade with foreign nations

What does the 8th Amendment prohibit?

• Cruel and unusual punishment

• Excessive bail

• Double jeopardy

• Self-incrimination

What are civil rights?

• Rights that allow individuals to own property

• Guarantees of equal citizenship and protection from discrimination

• Privileges granted by the government to certain groups

• Laws that regulate business practices

What does the 14th Amendment's "Equal Protection Clause" ensure?

• That all citizens have the same rights and protections under the law

• That only citizens born in the U.S. are protected

• That states can create their own laws without federal oversight

• That all citizens must pay the same taxes regardless of income