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Bill of Rights & Other Amendments

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The fact that the school can neither support nor hinder any specific religion is an example of

a)

dividing the demagogy

b)

separation of church and state

c)

splitting of school and jail

d)

slander

2.

The two steps in the amendment process

a)

propose, suffrage

b)

purpose, suffrage

c)

propose, ratify

d)

ratify, libel

3.

A magazine prints a story accusing a professional athlete of inappropriate behavior. Assuming this is inaccurate, it is an example of

a)

libel

b)

slander

c)

indictment

d)

draft

4.

Telling lies that could hurt another person's reputation is

a)

libel

b)

slander

c)

indictment

d)

draft

5.

Provided by the 5th amendment: A person cannot be punished until the law has been fairly applied to the case.

a)

suffrage

b)

double jeopardy

c)

due process of law

d)

draft

6.

A ______________ decides if there is enough evidence to go to trial.

a)

libel

b)

semi jury

c)

grand jury

d)

pre jury

7.

To formally accuse of a crime in a court of law

a)

rumor

b)

slander

c)

suffrage

d)

indict

8.

A lawyer can not force you to take the stand and testify because you have the right against __________________ as provided by the 5th amendment.

a)

search warrant

b)

double speak

c)

self-incrimination

d)

self-indictment

9.

The judge sets Jim's _________ at $5,000. Jim pays the money as a promise that he will return to trial.

a)

petition

b)

deposit

c)

bail

d)

poll tax

10.

After being found innocent of a crime, the police find more evidence that makes Josie look guilty. They decide to take her to trial again for the same crime. This is illegal and called...

a)

due process of law

b)

double jeopardy

c)

seizure

d)

eminent domain

11.

Suffrage:

a)

money to vote

b)

money to be released from jail

c)

the right to vote

d)

the right to a lawyer

12.

The state of NC decides to charge people to vote. This _______ tax is illegal and prohibited by the 24th amendment.

a)

suffrage

b)

petition

c)

poll

d)

civil

13.

The government needs to build a new highway. They need land, so they take part of your neighborhood. How is this allowed?

a)

due process of law

b)

double jeopardy

c)

eminent domain

d)

seizure

14.

Which is not a 1st amendment right?

a)

press

b)

bear arms

c)

petition

d)

assembly

15.

Which amendment says that the government cannot force a person to have soldiers live in the houses during peacetime?

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

16.

Which amendment protects citizens from the state government? (makes sure you have due process)

a)

5th

b)

6th

c)

14th

d)

15th

17.

Sentencing a person to life in prison for stealing a candy bar would be a violation of the _________amendment.

a)

4th

b)

8th

c)

10th

d)

12th

18.

Woman's suffrage

a)

16th

b)

17th

c)

18th

d)

19th

19.

The 15th amendment gave ________ the right to vote.

a)

women

b)

former slaves

c)

landowners

d)

immigrants

20.

The 26th amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to ---

a)

17

b)

18

c)

19

d)

20

21.

Cindy decides to sue Kathy for $3000 over a property dispute. Cindy's right to a jury trial is provided by the _________amendment.

a)

6th

b)

7th

c)

8th

d)

9th

22.

The 23rd Amendment gave voting rights to......

a)

residents of VA

b)

residents of DC

c)

women

d)

former slaves

23.

Which amendment abolished slavery?

a)

12th

b)

13th

c)

18th

d)

19th

24.

Which amendment made poll taxes illegal?

a)

16th

b)

23rd

c)

24th

d)

26th

25.

Which amendment defined citizenship and made everyone equal under the law?

a)

10th

b)

12th

c)

14th

d)

16th

26.

Which amendment gave Washington, D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections?

a)

20th

b)

21st

c)

22nd

d)

23rd

27.

Which amendment gives you the right to a speedy & public trial?

a)

6th

b)

5th

c)

10th

d)

9th

28.

Due process of law, no self-incrimination and no double jeopardy are found in what amendment

a)

6th

b)

5th

c)

10th

d)

9th

29.

Powers not given to the national government are reserved for the states and the people through which amendment?

a)

6th

b)

5th

c)

10th

d)

9th

30.

Which amendment gives people other rights than the ones listed in the Bill of Rights?

a)

6th

b)

5th

c)

10th

d)

9th