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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the Bill of Rights?
a list of reasons supporting ratification of the Constitution
a list of the civil liberties and rights of citizens of the United States
a list of the fundamental rights held by the federal government
a list of demands from the American colonies for independence
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the common purpose of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments?
They protect the rights of noncitizens.
They protect rights not listed in the Constitution.
They protect the federalist system.
They protect the federal government from the states.
- 3. Multiple Choice
How does the Seventh Amendment differ from the other amendments dealing with procedural rights in the Bill of Rights?
The Seventh Amendment applies to state court proceedings.
The Seventh Amendment applies to international court proceedings.
The Seventh Amendment applies to military court proceedings.
The Seventh Amendment applies to civil court proceedings.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel?
protection from unlawful searches and seizures
the right to avoid self-incrimination in a trial
protection from cruel or unusual punishment
the right to be represented by an attorney
- 5. Multiple Choice
If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying?
the Fourth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment
- 6. Multiple Choice
If the police arrive at Larry’s office without probable cause or a warrant and demand to search the premises, which amendment protects him from this type of search?
the Fourth Amendment
the Fifth Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to house troops?
the First Amendment
the Third Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Eighth Amendment
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?
Unenumerated rights apply only to the states.
Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Bill of Rights.
Unenumerated rights can never be defined.
Unenumerated rights can never be defined.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Freedom of expression, including freedom of religion and freedom of peaceable assembly, is protected by which amendment to the Constitution?
the Third Amendment
the First Amendment
the Sixth Amendment
the Fourth Amendment
- 10. Multiple Choice
The First Amendment’s free-exercise clause gives
the government the right to promote specific religions and faiths.
the people the right to set up religious displays on public property.
the government the right to create a national religion for all people.
the people the right to choose their own set of religious beliefs.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of the establishment clause?
to give citizens the right to form religious groups
to stop government from supporting one religion
to give government power to choose a state religion
to stop citizens from practicing religion in public
- 12. Multiple Choice
The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as
libel.
civil disobedience.
an infringement.
symbolic speech.
- 13. Multiple Choice
In Tinker v. Des Moines, why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of the students who wore armbands?
Their action did not negatively influence other students.
Their action was not disruptive.
Their action occurred off school grounds.
Their action was political speech.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What is symbolic speech?
an action that expresses an idea or opinion
the act of peaceful protest
the publication of an article despite prior restraint
an idea or opinion expressed through comparison to something else
- 15. Multiple Choice
In addition to protection against self-incrimination, the Fifth Amendment ensures that people have
double jeopardy and grand jury rights.
search and seizure and grand jury rights.
Miranda warning and probable cause rights.
just compensation and warrant rights.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements describes a Fourth Amendment protection?
A warrant based on probable cause is required.
All citizens must receive due process.
Citizens are protected against self-incrimination.
Search and seizure can only be conducted when the suspect is present.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of these statements best describes double jeopardy?
A citizen cannot be indicted before being tried for a serious crime.
A citizen cannot be forced to testify to a crime.
A citizen cannot be forced to testify for more than one day in court.
A citizen cannot be tried twice for the same crime.
- 18. Multiple Choice
A warrant, which specifies the location that can be searched and exactly what can be legally seized, must be issued by a
police officer.
judge.
mayor.
religious leader.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Under due process, all people accused of crimes are subject to
rules depending on their social class.
rules depending on their gender.
rules their city agrees to.
rules that are the same for everyone.
- 20. Multiple Choice
The impact of Furman v. Georgia (1972) was that states had to
promise to use the death penalty only with approval from the Supreme Court.
throw out the old Miranda warning and write a new one.
agree to throw out all state laws regarding crime and impose national standards.
create clear standards to be applied fairly before imposing the death penalty.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the impact of the Gideon decision?
The police now have additional resources to track down criminals.
All people, whether wealthy or not, now have the same rights in court.
People with no savings may now raise bail that they could not otherwise afford.
Trials that deal with serious crimes can now move forward quickly.
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was Clarence Gideon forced to do during his burglary trial?
represent himself
flee the state
remain silent
declare his guilt
- 23. Multiple Choice
What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?
lengthy trials
search warrants
cruel and unusual punishment
impartial juries
- 24. Multiple Choice
People accused of crimes and awaiting trial may be released from custody if they agree to
stay under house arrest.
pay bail.
leave the country.
testify truthfully.
- 25. Multiple Choice
Accused persons have the right to request a witness to
appear in court.
testify untruthfully.
go into hiding.
refuse to testify.
- 26. Multiple Choice
The Supreme Court’s decisions in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade were most important because they
restricted state laws governing privacy.
gave a new definition to personal privacy.
limited privacy to the control of the body and of family life.
included the right to the privacy of personal property.
- 27. Multiple Choice
What was the impact of the Griswold v. Connecticut ruling?
Couples were required to keep marriage vows private.
Couples were allowed to keep their marriage decisions private.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Felix overhears Daniel telling a joke that makes fun of doctors. Felix’s mom is a doctor, and Felix is offended by the joke. Does Felix have a legal case against Daniel?
Yes, because making fun of a group of people is not considered free speech.
Yes, because Daniel is spreading libel against the medical profession.
No, because jokes are not restricted under the First Amendment.
No, because offensive speech is protected under the First Amendment.
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