Constitution review

Match each constitutional right with its correct description from the Fifth and Eighth Amendments.

• A protection described in the Sixth Amendment, allowing legal counsel during court proceedings.

• The right to a trial by jury in civil cases

• A protection described in the Fifth Amendment, preventing forced testimony against oneself in criminal cases.

• The right to protection from cruel punishment

• A protection described in the Eighth Amendment, prohibiting excessive or inhumane penalties.

• The right to remain silent to avoid self-incrimination

• A right described in the Seventh Amendment, guaranteeing a jury in certain non-criminal cases.

• The right to a lawyer during a trial

This excerpt lists grievances from the Declaration of Independence. For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury: For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences: For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province: For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. - Declaration of Independence, 1776 The amendment from the Bill of Rights being addressed in the grievances listed above is (a)   .

• Seventh Amendment

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

A city council prevents a group of citizens from peacefully gathering in a public park to discuss their religious beliefs. I. Freedom of Speech II. Freedom of Press III. Right to Assemble IV. Freedom of Religion Which two freedoms listed above from the Bill of Rights are being restricted in this situation?

• I and II

• II and III

• I and III

• III and IV

The principle of the United States Constitution explained by the statement: 'The power to govern is shared between the national and state governments' is called (a)   .

• Federalism
• Popular Sovereignty with shared pow
• Checks and Balances between nationa
• Republicanism with state and nation

The principle of the United States Constitution described by the statement 'The power is divided among the three branches of government' is called (a)   .

• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances with divided au
• Federalism with three branches
• Limited Government with three divis

Which principle of the United States Constitution is illustrated by the statement: 'The three branches of government have the ability to check on the other to prevent an abuse of power'?

• Checks and Balances

• Separation of Powers with oversight

• Federalism with checks

• Popular Sovereignty with branch control

Which principle of the United States Constitution is explained by the statement: 'The government has restricted power and must also follow the law'?

• Limited Government

• Federalism with legal limits

• Popular Sovereignty with restrictions

• Republicanism with law-following

Who believed that the government's power should stay in the states during the debates over the US Constitution?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both groups

• Neither group

Which group argued that the Constitution should be ratified without a Bill of Rights?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both groups

• Neither group

Who argued that a Bill of Rights was necessary to safeguard individual freedoms?

• Federalists

• Anti-Federalists

• Both groups

• Neither group