Fri-yay Quiz

Which of the following rights is outlined by the Sixth Amendment of the Bill of Rights?

• due process of law

• the right to bear arms

• a speedy and public trial

• the freedom of religion, speech, and the press

What is the purpose of civil liberties?

• to protect the government from political protest

• to protect people and property from the government

• to protect citizens from discrimination by other citizens

• to protect citizens from propaganda expressed by the media

Which is the BEST example of a person exercising a civil liberty?

• Andre runs for public office within his county.

• Anita votes for the first time when she turns eighteen.

• Chantel publishes a negative story about a government official.

• Sam requests that his employer improve wheelchair access to his workspace.

Which term is defined as "equal protections for all people"?

• civil rights

• inherent freedom

• individual liberties

• popular sovereignty

Which statement explains the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• to address voting discrimination by outlawing poll taxes in federal elections

• to support a commission to enforce non-discrimination in the workplace through funding

• to limit segregation in libraries, theaters, and swimming pools and by ending segregation in schools

• to prohibit discrimination by protecting people of all religions, races, sexes, physical disabilities, or national origins

The government must treat all citizens fairly and apply equal protection under the laws to all citizens. In which amendment of the United States Constitution can this concept be found?

• 1st Amendment

• 4th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

How does the doctrine of incorporation expand the 5th Amendment's due process clause?

• by applying certain rights only to state governments

• by applying certain rights to both state and federal governments

• by restricting the federal government from interfering with state legislative processes

• by restricting certain rights to the federal government only and others to state governments

How did the 24th Amendment extend the right to vote?

• It eliminated economic barriers for voting in federal elections.

• It eliminated economic barriers for voting in federal and state elections.

• It eliminated subjective educational limitations for voting in federal elections.

• It eliminated subjective educational limitations for voting in federal and state elections.

Which TWO effects have constitutional amendments had on strengthening voting rights?

• extended suffrage to previously disenfranchised groups to promote inclusivity and broader participation by the electorate

• lowered the minimum voting age, allowing younger citizens to participate in elections and have a voice in shaping their future

• assigned specific polling stations to specific political parties to decrease tension and encourage voting

• established specific voting qualifications, such as literacy tests, to ensure that only informed people vote

• promoted mandatory voting to encourage active participation in the democratic process and foster a sense of civic duty

Which statement BEST illustrates due process protections in the 4th Amendment?

• The accused forgoes their right to a jury trial in a criminal proceeding.

• A trial judge refuses to allow evidence that is obtained without probable cause.

• The police have detained and arrested a defendant for felony charges without a grand jury indictment.

• The district attorney gains new evidence with warrants after the accused has been tried and found not guilty.