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Civil Liberties Review

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 20hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Rights guaranteed to the accused: grand jury, no "double jeopardy", self-incrimination, deprived of like, liberty or property without due process of law; eminent domain
a)
Amendment 6
b)
Amendment 7
c)
Amendment 5
d)
Amendment 9
2.
Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures; search warrants issued upon probable cause
a)
Amendment 5
b)
Amendment 6
c)
Amendment 4
d)
Amendment 7
3.

Define civil liberty

a)

freedoms that cannot be violated by the government

b)

rights to equality that the government enforces

4.

What is the purpose of the Establishment Clause?

a)

forbid Congress from establishing a national religion

b)

forbid the establishment of rights

c)

establishes freedoms for the American people

5.
The Supreme Court has ruled that one of the following sorts of symbolic speech is protected by the Constitution. Which one? 
a)
Burning draft cards
b)
Burning the flag 
c)
Making obscene gestures toward police officers
6.

Do individuals have the right to bear arms in the United States?

a)

Yes, U.S. citizens have the right to own guns, and the government cannot deny those rights.

b)

No, the 2nd Amendment only applies to state militias.

c)

They do, but there are times when gun control measures are considered constitutional.

d)

No. If states choose to ban gun ownership they can legally do that.

7.

American civil liberties are found in the?

a)

Preamble

b)

Declaration of Independence

c)

Statute of Religious Freedom

d)

Bill of Rights

8.

The free exercise of the 1st Amendment clause holds that people have the right to?

a)

practice religion as they choose

b)

express themselves through speech as they choose

c)

evade taxes if they can run fast

d)

donate money to any political campaign they choose

9.

This is your right to fair and equal treatment (usually in reference to the judicial system).

a)

right to privacy

b)

free speech

c)

suffrage

d)

due process

10.

Which clause prevents the national government from sanctioning an official religion?

a)

Establishment

b)

free exercise

c)

full faith and credit

d)

equal protection

11.

The Writ of Habeas Corpus is intended to prevent?

a)

a prisoner from being tried twice for the same crime twice

b)

protect against unlawful searches

c)

the accused form being unjustly arrested and imprisoned without cause

d)

defendants from being denied a lawyer in court

12.

The incorporation doctrine involves?

a)

the application of the Bill of Rights to the states

b)

the governments power to regulate corporations

c)

the extension of judicial review to the state courts

d)

the interpretation of the commerce clause

13.

A group of people holding picket signs and protesting are exercising their right to?

a)

Civil Disobedience

b)

Assembly and Free Speech

c)

Sedition

d)

Freedom of Religion

14.

The 4th Amendment of the Constitution discusses the protections against

a)

double jeopardy

b)

unreasonable search and seizure

c)

right to a speedy trial

d)

freedom of speech

15.

Why is eminent domain protected under the 5th Amendment?

a)

It protects the right to liberty.

b)

It protects the right to property.

c)

It protects the individual.

d)

It protects the right to life.

16.

The 8th Amendment discusses "cruel and unusual punishment." Which topic from this unit best relates to this idea?

a)

Affirmative Action

b)

USA PATRIOT Act

c)

The Death Penalty

d)

Domestic Surveillance

17.
The 5th Amendment offers protection from what?
a)
Free Speech
b)
Unreasonable Search and Seizure
c)
Clear and Present Danger
d)
Self-Incrimination
18.
Which of the following best describes the 2nd Amendment?
a)
Law-abiding citizens have right to a gun for self-defense.
b)
Individuals are entitled to guns and can do whatever they want with them.
c)
Guns are for collectibles and antiques.
d)
Citizens are entitled to guns for hunting and competitive purposes only.
19.
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment as well as excessive bail and fines. 
a)
8th
b)
6th
c)
3rd
d)
2nd
20.
The First Amendment includes the freedoms of
a)
speech and the right to bear arms
b)
religion, press, and right to counsel
c)
petition, assembly, press, speech, and religion
d)
press, petition, and the right to vote
21.
The exclusionary rule holds that
a)
"fighting words" can be excluded from constitutional protection.
b)
a court can order or constrain an action by an individual.
c)
evidence obtained from an illegal search and seizure cannot be used in a trial.
d)
evidence wrongly excluded at trial may not be used in appellate court later.
22.
This is speech that is not actual speech, and is usually protected.  Examples armbands, flag burning.
a)
free speech
b)
symbolic speech 
c)
hate speech
d)
Tweeting whatever crap comes into your head
23.

The Constitution creates a "wall of separation between Church and State" in the words of the

a)

Elastic Clause

b)

Establishment Clause

c)

Exclusionary Clause

d)

Judiciary Clause

24.
Determined that individuals must be told of their rights. Confessions can be thrown out if not.
a)
In re Gault
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Miranda v. Arizona
d)
D. C. v. Heller
25.
Free Speech is found in which Amendment?
a)
First Amendment
b)
Second Amendment
c)
Third Amendment
d)
Fourth Amendment
26.

The right to know the charges against come from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

27.
The freedom of religion is found in Amendment 2
a)
True
b)
False
28.

Which amendment protects your rights to be searched and have things taken from you with a warrant?

a)

Amendment Three

b)

Amendment Four

c)

Amendment Five

d)

Amendment Seven

29.

The right to a speedy trial and an attorney is from which amendment?

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

30.
Amendment 8 prevents cruel and unusual punishments
a)
True
b)
False
31.
Guarantees freedom from testifying against yourself
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
32.
Guarantees freedom of religion
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
33.
Guarantees freedom of the press
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
34.
Guarantees freedom from Double Jeopardy (being tried for the same crime twice)
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
35.
Forbids unlawful searches and seizures of persons, homes, and effects without a search warrant
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
36.
Guarantees the right of citizens to bear arms (own guns)
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
37.
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
38.
Forbids excessive fines as punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
39.
Forbids cruel and unusual punishment
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
40.
The Fifth Amendment states that a person cannot be
a)
tried for the same crime twice.
b)
forced to give evidence against himself or herself.
c)
deprived of life, liberty, and property without due process of law.
d)
all of the above
41.
According to the Fourth Amendment, the police can search and seize a person's property only if
a)
the neighbors sign a petition.
b)
the chief of police gives permission.
c)
a judge issues a warrant.
d)
the have a written note from your mother. 
42.
Which of these is not allowed, according to the Eighth Amendment?
a)
reasonable bail
b)
reasonable fines
c)
jail terms
d)
cruel punishments
43.
Which amendment gives a "well-regulated militia...the right of the people" to bear arms.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment 
44.
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
6th Amendment
45.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
46.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
47.
a)
5th Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
48.
a)
5th Amendment
b)
6th Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
49.
a)
1st Amendment
b)
2nd Amendment
c)
3rd Amendment
d)
4th Amendment
50.
A group of college students create a website with detailed instructions about how to create a homemade explosive.
a)
Amendment 2
b)
Amendment 5
c)
Amendment 1
d)
Amendment 8
51.
John works in a department store at the mall. The other day, a bag of illegal drugs was found in the parking lot of the mall. As a result, the police proceeded to open and search through all of the cars in the parking lot at that time.
a)
Amendment 4
b)
Amendment 7
c)
Amendment 5
d)
Amendment 1
52.
Daniel Johnson is a homeless man arrested for stealing from a large department store. The judge set bail at 1 million dollars, an unusually high amount.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 4
c)
Amendment 8
d)
Amendment 3
53.
The streets of Arlington were filled with violent protesters, and the National Guard was called in to help with the crowds. Some of the officers came to Alice’s house and demanded that she give them food and a place to sleep for the night.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 3 
c)
Amendment 8
d)
Amendment 6
54.
Mr. Jones’ gun was confiscated by the police at a traffic stop, even though he showed them the proper permit and license for ownership of the gun.
a)
Amendment 1
b)
Amendment 9
c)
Amendment 7
d)
Amendment 2
55.
Carl was arrested for assault five years ago. He has been sitting in jail awaiting his trial ever since then, and the court claims that the process has been lengthened due to complications with logistics concerning court dates and witness information.
a)
Amendment 8
b)
Amendment 6
c)
Amendment 4
d)
Amendment 2
56.
Jane is a student in a public elementary school. Every day before lunch, her teacher instructs the class to remember to say grace before the meal.
a)
Amendment 3
b)
Amendment 7
c)
Amendment 1
d)
Amendment 10
57.
Jeffrey is suspected in the shooting death of his wife. He is acquitted because no gun was found. A year later a contractor found the gun hidden under a floor board.
a)
Amendment 5
b)
Amendment 3
c)
Amendment 1
d)
Amendment 8
58.
The FBI shows up at your house and arrests. You go straight to federal prison for 15 years without ever having a trial or knowing what you were charged with. What Amendment protects you from this?
a)
18th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
9th Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
59.
Which Amendment protects you from having your fingernails pulled off while detained in a tub of electric jellyfish for a crime you have committed?
a)
3rd Amendment
b)
19th Amendment
c)
10th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
60.
Gennie, an eighteen year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s designer sweater and selling it on eBay. When Gennie appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells Gennie that if she is smart enough to be in college, she knows enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not charged with a felony, so the stakes are not very high.
a)
No Violation
b)
6th Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
61.
A person decides to write a petition to stop a waste water treatment center from building near his/her town. What amendment are they exercising?
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
7th Amendment
d)
2nd Amendment
62.
A person is found not guilty of armed robbery. The courts decide to put him on trial again for the same robbery. What amendment does not allow this?
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
1st Amendment
d)
5th Amendment
63.
A person is sentenced to death for murder. The governor chooses to let the person be executed by having him thrown out of an airplane. What amendment has been violated?
a)
22nd Amendment
b)
8th Amendment
c)
4th Amendment
d)
9th Amendment
64.
A man suspected of a violent crime is brought in to the police station. The alleged victim picks him out of a lineup as the man who attacked her. Police inform him that he has the right to refuse to answer questions, but they do not offer to let him speak to a lawyer. After being questioned for two hours, the man admits the crime.
a)
6th Amendment
b)
No Violation
c)
4th Amendment
d)
10th Amendment
65.
Concerned about rising crime, lawmakers for the District of Columbia ban all handguns in the city, and require that shot-guns be kept unloaded and/or disassembled.
a)
7th Amendment
b)
1st Amendment
c)
2nd Amendment
d)
No Violation
66.
Carolyn is arrested for shoplifting a candy bar from a grocery store. At trial, she is found guilty. The judge decides that the right punishment is to cut off Carolyn’s hands so she will not be able to shoplift again. 
a)
4th Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
No Violation
d)
8th Amendment
67.
Susette bought a house and spent years restoring it. She loves her home. One day, she gets a notice that the local government is going to take her property in order to turn her land over to a private company. The local government says it can take Susette’s home because the new jobs and tax revenue created by the company will benefit the public.
a)
5th Amendment
b)
No Violation
c)
7th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
68.

What is it called when a person confesses to something that implicates that they have broken a law?

a)

Self Flagellation

b)

Self Flattery

c)

Self Flatulation

d)

Self Incrimination

69.

What are the name of the rights someone is read when they are arrested?

a)

Morgan Rights

b)

Douglass Rights

c)

Miranda Rights

d)

Kurtzman Rights

70.

If someone was sentenced to death for stealing a candy bar, what amendment would this be in violation of ?

a)

9th Amendment

b)

10th Amendment

c)

7th Amendment

d)

8th Amendment

71.

What constitutional principle does the bill of rights best illustrate?

a)

Popular Sovereignty

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Limited Government

d)

Separation of Powers

72.

Scenario #1

Sara, a seventeen -year old college student, is arrested for stealing a classmate’s term paper and selling it on the Internet. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer to help defend her. The judge tells her that if she is smart enough to be in college, she is smart enough to defend herself. Besides, she is not being charged with a felony, so she should not worry to much.

a)

Violation of 6 Amendment- Guarantee Right to counsel

b)

Violation of 1st Amendment- Freedom of Press

c)

Violation of 8 Amendment- Freedom of Cruel and unusual punishment

d)

Violation of 3 Amendment- no quartering of soldiers

73.

Scenario #4

Mr. Reynolds, an avid hunter, opens the door of his home one day to find agents From the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms outside. They inform him that certain provisions of a new federal law allow them to confiscate his rifles so that he will not engage in terrorist activities or plot against the United States government. They have no evidence that his is connected to any such activities.

a)

Violation of the 1st, 3rd, & 10th Amendments

b)

Violation of the 2nd, 10th, 13th Amendment

c)

Violation of the 4th, illegal search and seizure

d)

Violation of 2nd, 4th, & 5th Amendments Guarantee of the right to keep & bear arms, illegal search and seizure, and a violation of the guarantee of due process

74.

Scenario #6

Mrs. Garcia saw her friend commit a murder. But she lies in court and says she did not see anything. The friend is found guilty anyway because of the testimony of other witnesses. Mrs. Garcia is arrested for lying under oath and her eyes are cut out for this.

a)

Violation of the 10th Amendment

b)

Violation of the 9th Amendment

c)

Violation of the 3rd Amendment

d)

Violation of the 8th Amendment

75.

Scenario #7

Congress wants to find ways to cut costs because of the soaring budget deficit. Congress passes a law to require American citizens to house U.S. soldiers in their homes during peacetime.

a)

Violation of the 1st Amendment

b)

Violation of the 3rd Amendment

c)

Violation of the 13th Amendment

d)

Violation of the 14th Amendment

76.

Scenario # 8

A known drug dealer is arrested for suspected connections to an inner city murder. The police do not inform him of his rights and immediately begin to interrogate him. They continue until he admits he knows the victim of the crime and was in the neighborhood where the murder took place.

a)

Violation of 1st & 3rd Amendment

b)

Violation of 5th & 6th Amendments

c)

Violation of the 13th & 14th Amendment

d)

Violation of the 10th Amendment

77.

Scenario # 12

A mall security officer suspects that a teenage boy dressed all in black has a weapon under his raincoat. He searches the young man in front of his friends who begin calling the officer names.

a)

Violation of the 10th Amendment

b)

Violation of the 19th Amendment

c)

Violation of the 4th Amendment

d)

Violation of the 13th Amendment

78.
What the police have to show to a judge before getting a warrant.
a)
a good idea
b)
probable cause
c)
nothing
79.

Which amendment incorporates the Bill of Rights to apply to the states?

a)

5th Amendment

b)

4th Amendment

c)

14th amendment

d)

15th amendment

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