Worksheets3.6
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which has been a long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?
Fewer court cases involving minors
fewer laws limiting minority rights
a more accurate election
a more informed society
The government can safeguard and limit free speech
The government can protect and restrain free exercise
The government can guarantee and limit rights through judicial review
The government can uphold and restrict rights through eminent domain
discrimination
treating a person or group unfairly based on their race, religion, gender, disability, or other reasons
the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government
beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the larger community rather than individual interests, also known as the common good
the refusal to obey certain laws as a form of political protest
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
Protesting at a rally
enlisting in the military
attending a public school
obtaining a driver's license
internment
to detain or jail someone
beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the larger community rather than individual interests, also known as the common good
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war
Define due process.
an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that defines citizenship, grants citizenship to former slaves and defines voters as males at least 21 year of age
the right of people accused of crimes to have laws that treat them fairly, so that they cannot lose their life or freedom without having their legal rights protected
an amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting Congress from establishing a religion, and from interfering with freedom of religious exercise, press, speech, assembly, or petition
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
What term fits the following definition?
the refusal to obey certain laws as a form of political protest
eminent domain
Miranda rights
property rights
civil disobedience
The political system is dependent on individuals exercising constitutional rights
The economic system is dependent on individuals exercising their individual rights
The justice system is dependent on individuals protecting civil liberties
The legal system is dependent on individuals fulfilling civic obligations
Which individual rights are guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment?
protections to a person accused of a crime, including the right of due process
an amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting Congress from establishing a religion, and from interfering with freedom of religious exercise, press, speech, assembly, or petition
process by which police or other authorities who suspect that a crime has been committed do a search of a person's property and collect any relevant evidence to the crime; protection from illegal search and seizure is in the Fourth Amendment
the right refuse eminent domain
What is the term used to describe the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war?
forced internment
eminent domain
5th Amendment
prison
What is public good?
beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the larger community rather than individual interests, also known as the common good
to detain or jail someone
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
treating a person or group unfairly based on their race, religion, gender, disability, or other reasons
Public policy limits the rights of citizens
economic opportunities are limited for minority groups
political participation leads to increased criminal actions
Government responses increase the protection of individual rights
Citizens may forcibly be interned due to security concerns
Citizens may be searched without a warrant due to probable cause
Citizens may have their property seized for economic development
Citizens may have to register for selective service for the common defense
Which action represents an individual exercising a constitutional right?
summary judgement
quartering soldiers
eminent domain
civil disobedience
What is eminent domain?
the right of the government to take private property for public use; the Fifth Amendment requires that people be paid fairly (compensated) for their property if it is taken by the government
an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that provides protections to a person accused of a crime, including the right of due process
rights guaranteed or belonging to a person
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
What are property rights?
the confinement of a group of people, especially during a war
the refusal to obey certain laws as a form of political protest
the right to own property; mentioned in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments
beliefs or actions that are seen as a benefit to the larger community rather than individual interests, also known as the common good
