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Bill of Rights/ Constitutional Limitations

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the impact of adding the 26th amendment to the Constitution?

a)

growth of third-party political groups

b)

eruption of anti-war activities

c)

escalation of violent civil rights protests

d)

continued expansion of individual rights

2.

The 5th Amendment guarantees that you are not tried twice for the same crime

a)

reserved powers

b)

ratify

c)

double jeopardy

d)

succession

3.

Which action would be unconstitutional based on the 5th amendment?

a)

new charges against a person who served in prison for a separate offense

b)

charges against a suspect for robbery and assault when both occurred at the same time

c)

new charges against someone who was found not guilty of armed robbery after and eyewitness comes foward

d)

charges against an out-of-state driver for a law that is not in force in the state in which the license was issued

4.

A legislator wants to introduce a bill that bans assault weapons. Which issue involving the Second Amendment is likely to arise during debate of this bill?

a)

whether the 2nd amendment protects gun sellers

b)

whether the 2nd amendment applies only to states

c)

whether the 2nd amendment allows gun regulations

d)

whether the 2nd amendment is more protected than other constitutional rights

5.

Second amendment

a)

Ensures due process, protects against self-incrimination, and double jeopardy. Government can take property through eminent domain.

b)

No force quartering of Soldiers in peace time

c)

The right to be secure in their person's , houses , papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.

d)

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

6.

In which situation can a person’s free speech be limited by the government?

a)

If the speech is offensive and rude

b)

If the speech is false and damaging

c)

If the speech criticizes an elected official

d)

If the speech supports and organized religion

7.

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

a)

Fourth Amendment

b)

Fifth Amendment

c)

Sixth Amendment

d)

Seventh Amendment

8.

Which amendment gives you the right to trial by jury in a civil case?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

9.

What is the importance of protections in the 4th amendment?

a)

They protect the right to privacy

b)

The protect the right to due process

c)

They protect the right to five basic liberties

d)

They protect the right to criminal protections

10.

A big city newspaper prints a story containing untrue statements about the city's mayor that describe him as having stolen a large amount of money from the public. This story is completely untrue and was invented by the writer of the story. Why is it necessary to limit constitutional rights in scenarios such as this one?

a)

protect politicians from threats of censorship

b)

protect media from attacks by people mentioned

c)

protect citizens from abuses of a free press

d)

protect government from critical speech

11.

What war was going on during Tinker v. Des Moines?

a)

WWII

b)

Cold War

c)

Gulf War

d)

Vietnam War

12.

What was the Supreme Court's response to siding with the students and parents?

a)

The first amendment is irrelevant to this case.

b)

Parents and students have a stronger say in decisions than schools.

c)

Students have unlimited rights in expression.

d)

Students and teachers don't shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression.

13.

Which of the following is protected by the 1st amendment?

a)

Expression of vulgar and offensive language.

b)

Advocation of illegal drug use.

c)

Freedom of appropriate expression.

d)

Unlimited symbolic speech.

14.
Schools have the right to limit a student's freedom of speech and of the press.
a)
Tinker v. Des Moines
b)
D.C. v. Heller
c)
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier
d)
In re Gault
15.
Student free speech can be limited at school if the expression encouraged illegal drug use.
a)
Morse v. Fredrick
b)
NJ v. TLO
c)
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
d)
Obergefell v. Hodges