WorksheetsBill of Rights
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
SS.7.C.2.4
What is one of the 5 freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom from self-incrimination
Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure
Freedom from cruel and unnatural punishments
SS.7.C.2.4
Juanita was accused of shoplifting in a neighborhood department store. She went to trial and the jury found her to be "not guilty." However, the storeowner found video footage after the trial, proving that Juanita did shoplift. The ownertakes this evidence to the district attorney. How will the district attorney respond?
With this evidence, Juanita will probably be convicted on her second trial.
Juanita cannot be convicted because she was not advised of her right to legal counsel.
Juanita cannot be tried again because this would violate the ban on "double jeopardy."
After seeing this evidence, Juanita may admit her wrongdoing and plead guilty to a lesser charge.
SS.7.C.2.4
Which of these rights from the Bill of Rights helps people accused of crimes?
the right to bear arms for self-defense
the right to have the assistance of counsel
the right not to have troops quartered in one's home
the right to petition government for a redress of grievances
SS.7.C.2.4
While Alex was at school, police officers broke into his home and took his computer. They did not have a warrant and there was no reason to believe that Alex had broken any laws. Alex was not avoiding the police or planning to move away from his home. Which right did the police officers violate?
the right to due process of law in the Fourteenth Amendment
the right to assistance of legal counsel in the Sixth Amendment
the right to the equal protection of the laws in the Fourteenth Amendment
the right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment
SS.7.C.2.4
The amendment below is part of the Bill of Rights.
"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."
—The Eighth Amendment
What is the best definition of "bail" in this amendment?
money paid as punishment for a crime
money paid to obtain special privileges for a prison inmate
money that someone convicted for a cime pays to reduce jail time
money a defendant pays as security to stay out of jail while waiting for trial
SS.7.C.2.4
What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to establish a republican government in America
to guarantee individual freedoms against abuses of power
to announce the reasons for separating from Great Britain
to establish a stronger central government in the United States
SS.7.C.2.4
Which right is guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?
women's right to vote
the right to bear arms
the right to own property
the right to a public education
SS.7.C.2.4
Evidence obtained unlawfully by the police cannot be used in an American court of law. Which citizenship right prohibits this practice?
protection against double jeopardy
the right to face an accuser in open court
the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
SS.7.C.2.4
Joe Smith was found not guilty of counterfeiting. When Smith was tried a second time for the same crime, he was found guilty.
Which citizenship right of Joe Smith has been violated?
the guarantee of a speedy trial by jury in the Sixth Amendment
the prohibition against double jeopardy in the Fifth Amendment
the right to face and question witnesses in the Sixth Amendment
the ban on cruel and unusual punishments in the Eighth Amendment
SS.7.C.2.4
Below are some facts relating to the case of Jane Brown.
Jane Brown was arrested for shoplifting a CD. This was her first offense. She was fined $5,000 and sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Which citizenship right of Jane Brown has been violated?
the prohibition of double jeopardy in the Fifth Amendment
the right to petition the government in the First Amendment
the right to face and question witnesses in the Sixth Amendment
the ban on cruel and unusual punishments in the Eighth Amendment
SS.7.C.2.4
The table above shows how U.S. voting rights have expanded in response to issues and problems.
Which statement best completes the table?
Women demanded the right to vote.
Native Americans demanded the right to vote.
Men without property demanded the right to vote.
African Americans demanded the right to vote without paying any special taxes.
SS.7.C.2.5
The diagram above shows some of the rights of U.S. citizens and of lawful permanent residents.
Which completes the diagram?
Right to refuse to pay taxes
Right to run for public office
Right to petition for habeas corpus
Right to apply for patent of nobility
SS.7.C.2.5
Which of these is an example of how the Constitution limits rights?
by prohibiting ex post facto laws
by giving citizens the right to vote
by giving government some powers over us
by allowing people to apply for writs of habeas corpus
SS.7.C.3.12
What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803)?
It gave the Court the power to mediate disputes between different states.
It gave the Court original jurisdiction in disputes involving foreign governments.
It established the power of the Court to declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.
It established the right of the Court to advise Congress in advance on the validity of proposed laws.
SS.7.C.3.12
The passage below is from the 1969 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Tinker v. Des Moines.
"Clearly, the prohibition of expression of one particular opinion, at least without evidence that it is necessary to avoid material and substantial interference with schoolwork or discipline, is not constitutionally permissible."
What did the Court conclude on the basis of this reasoning?
School authorities could censor school-sponsored publications.
Students were entitled to free speech rights even in a school setting.
Students could not publish statements that criticized government policies.
Students could not publish statements that identified other students by name.
SS.7.C.3.12
Which statement describes the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Miranda v. Arizona?
Southern states could no longer maintain racially segregatesd public schools.
States could no longer have racial quotas as part of their affirmativce action programs.
Individuals accused of serious crimes unable to pay for an attorney were entitled to a state-sponsored one.
Suspects had to be told of their right to have an attorney present or to remain silent during police interrogations.
SS.7.C.3.12
The passage below is from the U.S. Supreme Court decision In re Gault (1967).
"From the inception of the juvenile court system, wide differences have been tolerated...between the procedural rights accorded to adults and those of juveniles. In practically all jurisdictions, there are rights granted to adults, which are withheld from juveniles..
[H]istory has again demonstrated that unbridled discretion, however benevolently motivated, is frequently a poor substitute for principle and procedure....
Which conclusion did the Court draw from this reasoning?
Evidence cannot be presented in a court of law if obtained by police in an unlawful search.
States must provide minors accused of crimes with most of the same "due process" rights given to adults.
Suspects must be informed of their 5th and 6th Amendment rights prior to police interrogation.
A person accused of a felony who is unable to afford an attorney is entitled to have one provided by the court.
SS.7.C.3.12
In which U.S. Supreme Court decision did Chief Justice John Marshall establish the power of the Court to invalidate a "law repugnant to [in conflict with] the Constitution"?
Bush v. Gore
Miranda v. Arizona
Marbury v. Madison
Brown v. Board of Education
SS.7.C.3.12
What lesson did state courts learn from the 1963 U.S. Supreme Court case Gideon v. Wainwright?
Minors are entitles to many of the same "due process" rights as adults.
Evidence cannot be presented in a court trial if obtained by police in an unlawful search.
Suspects must be informed of their 5th and 6th Amendment rights prior to police interrogation.
A person accused of a felony who is unable to afford an attorney is entitled to have one provided by the court.
SS.7.C.3.12
The passage below is from the U.S. Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines (1969).
"In our system, state-operated schools may not be enclaves of totalitarianism. School officials do not possess absolute authority over their students. Students in school as well as out of school are "persons" under our Constitution. They
are possessed of fundamental rights In the absence of a specific showing of constitutionally valid reasons to regulate their speech, students are entitled to freedom of expression of their views."
Based on the pictured reasoning, what did the U.S. Supreme Court conclude?
Students have the right to wear armbands in school to express their political beliefs.
Students can express their political views in student newspapers but not in classrooms.
Students will cause too much disruption if they wear armbands to school.
Students have the right to express their political opinions at home but not in school.
SS.7.C.2.4
Which name is given to the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Reserved Powers
Civil War Amendments
Articles of Confederation
SS.7.C.2.4
The passage below is from Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury ... and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against
him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his
defense."
How do the rights provided in this amendment help to protect democracy?
They make it difficult for police officials to search citizens without just cause.
They make it difficult for government officials to imprison political opponents.
They protect the rights of citizens to publish remarks criticizing the government.
They prevent government officials from taking private property without
SS.7.C.2.4
What has been a long-term effect of the First Amendment's guarantee of religious liberty?
Americans have avoided divisive religious wars.
Americans are less religious than people in most countries.
Americans have established different official churches in each state.
Americans with strong religious beliefs have generally left the United States.
SS.7.C.3.12
Which statement describes the outcome of the 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines?
Students were afforded the same "due process" rights as adults.
Students had the right to wear armbands in school as an exercise of free speech.
School authorities could censor school-sponsored student publications for legitimate educational purposes.
States could not maintain racially segregated schools because segregation in public education was "inherently unequal."
SS.7.C.3.12
What was the significance of the 1803 Supreme Court decision of Marbury v. Madison?
The Court defined free speech rights.
The Court upheld the existence of slavery.
The Court placed limits on the "Elastic" Clause.
The Court established the power of judicial review.
SS.7.C.3.12
The petition above was sent from prison by Clarence Earl Gideon to the U.S. Supreme Court.
What was the outcome of the petition?
The Court denied writ of certiarori to Gideon.
The Court granted Gideon's request for a writ of Bill of Attainder.
The Court ruled that minors have the same due process rights as adults.
The Court ruled that states must provide an attorney to those accused of a serious crime if they cannot afford one.
SS.7.C.2.4
Police entered Mr. Anderson's home without a warrant and without "probable cause." Which constitutional right of Mr. Anderson was violated?
The Fifth Amendment right against double jeopardy.
The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches.
The Sixth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishments.
SS.7.C.2.5
Why did the authors of the Constitution prohibit ex post facto laws?
Legislative bodies should not condemn individuals without a trial.
It is unfair to penalize someone for behavior that was legal at the time.
Judges with lifetime tenure might be tempted to use their power
oppressively.
Individuals should have the right to apply to a federal court against unjust imprisonment.
