Constitution Check For Understanding

Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?

• reasonable bail

• jail terms

• reasonable fines

• cruel punishments

According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if

• the neighbors sign a petition.

• a judge issues a warrant.

• the chief of police gives permission.

• the have a written note from your mother. 

Which of the following rights and freedoms is specifically guaranteed by the first 1st amendment?

• Right to an education

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of press

• Right to privacy 

The First 10 Amendments to the Constitution are known as...

• The Ten Amendments

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The First Amendments

Lin is a Buddhist. He just moved to a new town in Iowa that has banned all religions. The sheriff has threatened to arrest him if he didn’t take an oath against his religion. Which amendment has the sheriff violated? 

• 1st

• 3rd

• 5th

• 7th

The 3/5 compromise dealt with what topics?

• representation & slavery

• representation & federal hate crimes

• Southern aggression

• Northern aggression

How many states had to approve the U.S. Constitution?

• 13

• 9

• 50

• 10

Bob wrote a letter to the editor complaining about the way the government is treating convicts in federal prisons. Because of his letter, Bob was arrested and placed in jail. Which amendment was violated?

• 2nd

• 5th

• 8th

• 1st

Answer explanation

Bob has freedom of speech, according to the 1st Amendment.

Separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by others

• Checks and Balances

• Supremacy Clause

• Delegated power

Which amendment gives American citizens the right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer if needed?

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

• 9th