WorksheetsBill of Rights Assessment
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which right means you can publish information about the government even if it isn't flattering to the government; we can have media that has any opinion it chooses.
Assemble
Petition
Religion
Press
Speech
Putting a person on trial more than once for the same crime is
double trouble
harrassment
double tree
double jeopardy
Which right means you can ask the government to change and protest what they are doing/ not doing?
Assemble
Petition
Religion
Press
Speech
In Tennessee, it is legal to own _____.
machine guns
a rocket
a handgun
explosives
Which right means you can peacefully gather?
Assemble
Petition
Religion
Press
Speech
The police have come to your house and want to search for stolen goods. You say that they need a search warrant, but they proceed to search anyway. This search is legal.
True
False
Which right allows a person to voice their opinion against the government?
Assemble
Petition
Religion
Press
Speech
The Constitution says the President of the United States cannot be held subject to a religious test. This is because every person has freedom to choose their.....
firearms
Punishment
Religion
property
This prevents the government from putting citizens on trial for the same crime more than once; they can't keep retrying you until they reach the verdict they want.
Self Incrimination
Double Jeopardy
Due Process
Grand Jury
You have the right to remain silent. You also do not have to speak at your trial. This is to avoid:
Self Incrimination
Double Jeopardy
Due Process
Grand Jury
A main reason defendants appeal court cases is because there was a legal error denying them_____________________
Self Incrimination
Double Jeopardy
Due Process
Grand Jury
For serious crimes, like felonies, this is needed to prove there is enough evidence to bring you to trial.
Self Incrimination
Double Jeopardy
Due Process
Grand Jury
Which of the following best describes the outline of the Constitution?
27 amendments, a preamble, and 7 articles
30 amendments
a collection of letters written by former presidents of the United States
a collection of essays written by government officials; no preamble
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution are called the
(a)
The Navy Seals forced their way into Jim's house without his consent. Which right was violated?
Rights to bear arms
Right to a jury trial
Right against quartering soldiers
Right to remain silent
Cody is upset over the current curfew effecting teenagers throughout Glendale. Cody decided that he was going to collect as many signatures as he could and present it to the city government’s office. Cody is exercising his right to ___________.
bear arms
against cruel and unusual punishment
remain silent
petition
Naudia is a MPD officer who has been investigating Ava for murder. Naudia enters Ava's home, without a warrant, hoping to find evidence from the crime. Which right was violated?
No cruel and unusual punishment
protection against quartering soldiers
states' rights
right of privacy and freedom from unreasonable searches
Which of the following is NOT cruel and unusual punishment in the United States?
Rat torture
capital punishment/death penalty
beheading
water boarding
The newspaper printed a story by Buzz Lightyear that claims that Woody wears his underwear backwards. This is constitutional because the 1st Amendment provides the right to____.
privacy
bear arms
sue states
free speech and the press
Brianna has asked Ms. Clinton for a pencil everyday since the start of school. Ms. Clinton has advised Brianna to return the pencil, or pay $5. Since Ms. Clinton has not received her pencils back, she decided to sue Brianna for $165 (the total cost of the pencils). Ms. Clinton wins at trial. In this scenario, Ms. Clinton is protected by the right to____.
a jury trial in civil court
life, liberty, and happiness
petition
assemble
Shrek passes a law that say everyone must worship the sunset on his swamp. Which right was violated?
protection against cruel and unusual punishment
protection against soldiers staying in homes
freedom of religion
freedom of speech
Which of the following is NOT a protection of the 1st Amendment?
Right to remain silent
Freedom of speech
Freedom of religion
Right to petition the government
Steven checks out at a hotel. The police arrive and asks the maid to turn over the contents of the waste basket from Steven's room. They find evidence that he has murdered his girlfriend. What is likely to happen?
officers will be fired for not following the law
The evidence cannot be used in court.
The search is illegal
The search is legal. Steven has no expectation of privacy for items in the waste basket.
Who wrote the Constitution?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
Ms. Clinton
Every person is entitled to fair treatment under the law. Therefore, before life, liberty, and property can be taken, the judicial system by follow __________.
a trial
the president and leaders of the country
the states
due process
Juveniles can be sentenced to death.
true
false
Under no circumstances can the government search my person or property.
true
false
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