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- 1. Multiple Choice
The Establishment clause states that
the government can not force any religion on you
the government can not prevent you from having a religion, or no religion at all
the government can not use any religious wording or symbols
the government can establish the criteria for your religious activities
- 2. Multiple Choice
Marbury Vs. Madison established
Judicial Independence
Judicial Review
Constitutional Justice
Supreme Law of the Land
- 3. Multiple Choice
This case established that the Supreme court has the final authority on the meaning of the Constitution
Miranda V Arizona
Wisconsin V Yoder
Marbury V Madison
Roe V. Wade
- 4. Multiple Choice
The United States Supreme Court has two types of jurisdication
Primary and Secondary
Original and Primary
Appellate and Federal
Original and Appellate
- 5. Multiple Choice
There are _____ justices on the court, the top one is known as __________
Nine, Chief Justice
Eleven, Chair of the Court
Seven, Head Judge
Six, Associate Ginsburg
- 6. Multiple Choice
Federal Judges are Appointed by
The Senate
The Congress
The President
The States
- 7. Multiple Choice
Federal Judges are confirmed by
The President
The Senate
The States
The People
- 8. Multiple Choice
The power of the courts to determine the constitutionality of a government action
judicial review
judicial restraint
judicial activism
judicial power
- 9. Multiple Choice
The case that established the government could regulate speech for reasons of national safety or "clear and present danger"
Roe V. Wade
Texas V. Johnson
Schenck V. United States
Gideon V. Wainwright
- 10. Multiple Choice
You must be read your rights before being questioned or placed under arrest comes from
Miranda V Arizona
Gideon V Wainwright
The fourth amendment
McDonald V. Chicago
- 11. Multiple Choice
Your First Amendment rights cover speech that is not verbal or written, such as burning the flag, this is known as
hate speech
symbolic speech
dangerous speech
Miller speech
- 12. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court decision that provided for protection of symbolic speech
Engel V Vitale
DC V Heller
Texas V Johnson
Wisconsin V Yoder
- 13. Multiple Choice
This court decides whether or not there was a legal / constitutional issue with the lower level courts ruling
magistrate court
appeals court
district court
state court
- 14. Multiple Choice
Police must have ______ before searching a suspect or their belongings, click all that apply
Search Warrant
Justifiable means
Probable cause
back-up
- 15. Multiple Choice
The First Amendment is so important to American society because it
discourages criticism of the government
limits political debates in Congress
ensure the functioning of Democracy
encourages more people to serve in the government
- 16. Multiple Choice
When the city of Houston makes me apply for a permit for my protest that are enacting what
Time, place and manner restrictions
non-constitutional limitations
unfounded prejudices
limitations to my first amendment rights
- 17. Multiple Choice
In Brown V. Board of Education the Supreme Court established which of the following
a school official can search a student for drugs
tuition for private schools is tax deductible
seperation of children in different schools by race is unconstitutional
silent prayer at the beginning of the school day is ok as long as the teacher doesn't lead it
- 18. Multiple Choice
Civil Liberties are defined as
all the decisions of the Supreme Court
the rights citizens have to sue their government
individuals legal and constitutional protections against the government
the right to be treated equally under the law
- 19. Multiple Choice
The right for your to practice any religion you want, or no religion at all is known as the
Free Exercise clause
Free Enterprise clause
Free Establishment clause
Religious tolerance clause
- 20. Multiple Choice
The fourth amendment protects us from
illegal search and seizure
government liability
unlawful imprisonment
self incrimination
- 21. Multiple Choice
This branch is known as the guardian of the civil rights in the United States
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch
The States
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not one of your trial rights
trial within a reasonable amount of time
trial by jury
assistance of counsel
fair and unbiased media coverage
- 23. Multiple Choice
The Constitutional phrase " No person shall.. be deprived on life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness, without due process of law" relates to
limiting the powers of government
protections of the first amendment
double jeopardy in the 5th amendment
how state government police the federal government
- 24. Multiple Choice
Which type of case is most often heard by the Supreme Court?
cases involving original jurisdiction
cases addressing Constitutional issues of a federal law
cases based on decisions by state courts of appeals
a case from the states regarding a state law
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a criminal case
a homeowner receives a surprise bill for a kitchen renovation
a bicyclist injured by a car seeks compensation
a parent seeks more child support from an ex-spouse
a store clerk is arrested for stealing cash from the register
- 26. Multiple Choice
Federal Justices serve for "good behavior" or "life" because
they do not have any checks on their power
they have independence from outside pressure or influences when they make decisions
the court will always interpret the law same
Presidents can ensure their party stays in power
- 27. Multiple Choice
All of the following are forms of speech not covered by the Constitution except
Obscenity
clear and present danger
symbolic speech
speech that incites violence
- 28. Multiple Choice
All of the following are true of the Grand Jury except
the decide if there should be a trial
they look at evidence provided by the prosecutor and police
they decide guilt or innocence of the accused
they issue an indictment for trial
- 29. Multiple Choice
The protections in the bill of rights apply to
US citizens who are 18 and older
American citizens unless they are traveling overseas
only American citizens
everyone
- 30. Multiple Choice
The court case that decided students give up their free speech at school if it is obscene or contrary to school policy/law
Morse V Frederick
New York Times V. The United States
Brown V Board and Education
Obergfell V. Hodges
- 31. Multiple Choice
Schenck v. United States established that "Clear and Present Danger" could limit which basic right?Freedom of SpeechFreedom of PressFreedom of ReligionCruel and Unusual Punishment - 32. Multiple ChoiceAn individual has the right to freedom untilthey use their rights to promote patriotismtheir freedom effects someone elsethey gain too much powerthe government intervenes
- 33. Multiple ChoiceA group of people holding picket signs and protesting are exercising their right to:Civil DisobedienceAssembly and Free SpeechSeditionFreedom of Religion
- 34. Multiple Choice
prohibits excessive bail, fines, and punishments
8th Amendment
15th Amendment
7th Amendment
- 35. Multiple Choice
Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, and the right to peacefully assemble.
13th Amendment
1st Amendment
6th Amendment
- 36. Multiple Choice
Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases.
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
4th Amendment
- 37. Multiple Choice
Defines national citizenship and provides for equal protection under the law.
19th Amendment
14th Amendment
5th Amendment
- 38. Multiple Choice
Why did the Constitution provide for two separate court systems?
to keep the federal court system from being overwhelmed
to establish the federal court system as having more power than State courts
to maintain a balance of power between the Federal Government and the States
to strengthen the balance of power between the three branches of Federal Government
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?Original jurisdiction refers to a case being heard in a federal court; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case being heard in a State court.Original jurisdiction refers to criminal or civil cases; appellate jurisdiction refers to only to civil cases.Original jurisdiction refers to a case that could be heard in a federal or a State court; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case that must be heard in a federal court.Original jurisdiction refers to a court where a case is first heard; appellate jurisdiction refers to a case being heard after it was tried in a lower court.
- 40. Multiple ChoiceHow are federal judges selected?The person is named to the bench by the President and confirmed by the Senate.The person is named to the bench by the President and does not need to be confirmed.The person is publicly elected to the bench and confirmed by the Senate.The person is nominated by the Senate and chosen by the President.
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWhen a case is appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, the court can do which of the following?Declares the law involved in the case to be unconstitutional.Sends the case to Congress to decide on the legality of the law involved.Sends the case back to the lower court for reconsideration.Passes the case on to a higher court.
- 42. Multiple Choice
How many Supreme Court Justices sit on the Supreme Court?
7
9
5
12
- 43. Multiple Choice
The Rule of 4 states that:
Attorney's are only allotted 4 minutes per witness for questioning
If there are ever less than 4 Supreme Court Justices, the role of the Judicial Branch is taken over by the President
There must be at least 4 members of a jury in order to try a case
4 or more Justices must agree to hear a case for it to go to the Supreme Court
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment give you the right of Religion, Assembly, Speech, and Press?First AmendmentSecond AmendmentThird AmendmentFourth Amendment
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment gives you the right to keep weapons or arms?First AmendmentSecond AmendmentThird AmendmentFourth Amendment
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant?First AmendmentSecond AmendmentThird AmendmentFourth Amendment
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment gives people accused of a crime the right to a trail by jury?Fifth AmendmentSixth AmendmentSeventh AmendmentEight Amendment
- 48. Multiple Choice
4th Amendment
Allows searches and seizures to happen without a warrant
Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures
Allows for searches and seizures on immigrants
All of the Above
- 49. Multiple Choice
5th Amendment
Requires Madelyn Rights to be read before an arrest
Requires McCarthy Rights to be read before an arrest
Requires Miranda Rights to be read before an arrest
Requires Michaelangelo Rights to be read before an arrest
- 50. Multiple ChoiceThe Powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people2nd Amendments10th Amendment3rd Amendment8th Amendment
- 51. Multiple ChoiceExcessive bail shall not be required nor excessive from imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.8th Amendment2nd Amendment5th Amendment20th Amendment
- 52. Multiple ChoiceRight to bear arms3rd Amendment6th Amendment2nd Amendment18th Amendment
- 53. Multiple ChoiceCriminal Proceedings; Due Process; Eminent Domain; Double Jeopardy; Protection from Self incrimination3rd Amendment4th Amendment2nd Amendment5th Amendment
- 54. Multiple ChoiceAll the rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people, not the government. In other words, the rights of the people are not limited to just the rights listed in the Constitution.
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