WorksheetsBill of Rights/ Constitutional Limitations
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
What was the impact of adding the 26th amendment to the Constitution?
growth of third-party political groups
eruption of anti-war activities
escalation of violent civil rights protests
continued expansion of individual rights
The 5th Amendment guarantees that you are not tried twice for the same crime
reserved powers
ratify
double jeopardy
succession
Which action would be unconstitutional based on the 5th amendment?
new charges against a person who served in prison for a separate offense
charges against a suspect for robbery and assault when both occurred at the same time
new charges against someone who was found not guilty of armed robbery after and eyewitness comes foward
charges against an out-of-state driver for a law that is not in force in the state in which the license was issued
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?
whether the 2nd amendment protects gun sellers
whether the 2nd amendment applies only to states
whether the 2nd amendment allows gun regulations
whether the 2nd amendment is more protected than other constitutional rights
Second amendment
Ensures due process, protects against self-incrimination, and double jeopardy. Government can take property through eminent domain.
No force quartering of Soldiers in peace time
The right to be secure in their person's , houses , papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.
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.
In which situation can a person’s free speech be limited by the government?
If the speech is offensive and rude
If the speech is false and damaging
If the speech criticizes an elected official
If the speech supports and organized religion
The right to know the charges against come from which amendment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Which amendment gives you the right to trial by jury in a civil case?
3
5
7
9
What is the importance of protections in the 4th amendment?
They protect the right to privacy
The protect the right to due process
They protect the right to five basic liberties
They protect the right to criminal protections
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?
protect politicians from threats of censorship
protect media from attacks by people mentioned
protect citizens from abuses of a free press
protect government from critical speech
What war was going on during Tinker v. Des Moines?
WWII
Cold War
Gulf War
Vietnam War
What was the Supreme Court's response to siding with the students and parents?
The first amendment is irrelevant to this case.
Parents and students have a stronger say in decisions than schools.
Students have unlimited rights in expression.
Students and teachers don't shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression.
Which of the following is protected by the 1st amendment?
Expression of vulgar and offensive language.
Advocation of illegal drug use.
Freedom of appropriate expression.
Unlimited symbolic speech.
