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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of these is the BEST example of Freedom of Expression?
stating your opinion on the Presidential election
speeding in your car on the interstate
arguing with your parents
being fined $100 for littering
What amendment guarantees our right to participate in social movements to change government regulations or laws?
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
First Amendment
there is no amendment guaranteeing this
Which of these statements about the Bill of Rights is TRUE?
It is part of the Declaration of Independence.
It was added to the Constitution before ratification.
It was part of the original draft of the Constitution.
It was added to the Constitution after ratification.
This protester is calling for rights that will eventually become law with the passage of the
18th amendment
19th amendment
Voting Rights Act
Civil Rights Act
What is the main purpose of the United States Bill of Rights?
to provide more power to the federal government
to grant powers to the states
to protect individual rights
to establish the rule of law
Fourth Amendment
· Fifth Amendment
· Sixth Amendment
· Seventh Amendment
· Eighth Amendment
All of these Amendments deal with which of the following?
freedom o speech
the rights of the states
freedom of the press
the rights of the accused
Where can a description of U.S. citizens' civil liberties be found?
Preamble to the Constitution
Article V of the Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
This statement was made by Thomas Jefferson to John Jay in letter dated from 1786, "our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press..." Why should this freedom be guarded?
To provide the news media with a guaranteed profit
To keep the news media from controlling the political process
To provide the government with an accurate information source
To keep the government from being the primary source of information
Below is a quote from the grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence. " For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on these inhabitants of these States." Which rights listed in the Bill of Rights reflect this complaint?
Due process of law, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
Equal protection, assistance of counsel, speedy and public trial
Bear arms, due process of law, speedy and public trial
Bear arm, equal protection, speedy and public trial
"Freedom of Expression" is MOST closely linked with which Amendment?
9th amendment
10th amendment
1st amendment
fifth amendment
The Fourth Amendment would prevent which of these situations?
being punished for criticizing the government
having police search your home without cause
being jailed for worshiping your faith
not being allowed to have an attorney in court
· double jeopardy prohibited
· right to be heard by a Grand Jury
· no self-incrimination
All of these are part of what Amendment?
first
second
fifth
seventh
Which Amendment prevents government from charging excessive bails or fines AND from overseeing cruel and unusual punishment?
7th
8th
5th
6th
In the years following the assassination of President Kennedy, the 25th Amendment was ratified, providing
presidential term limits
a ban on assault rifles
automatic death penalty for assassins of political leaders
a process of determining presidential succession
Which amendment was affected MOST by the Civil War?
19th
22nd
10th
13th
