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Chapter 36 Test

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Which of the following statements is true?
a.
The Bill of Rights was designed to protect against the power of the federal government.
b.
Most protections in the Bill of Rights have been applied to the states through the First Amendment.
c.
There are 30 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
d.
The Bill of Rights was designed to limit both federal and state governmental power.
 

 2. 

Which of the following statements is true?
a.
The rights in the U.S. Constitution are absolute.
b.
The Constitution protects people from action by the government.
c.
Suing for violations of constitutional rights is a swift and inexpensive process.
d.
States can take away federal constitutional rights through state statutes.
 

 3. 

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The point of this political cartoon is that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
a.
should have been included in writing the U.S. Constitution.
b.
is a powerful force in shaping what the Constitution means.
c.
does a better job than the Senate in ratifying the selection of judges.
d.
none of the above
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 4. 

The ____________________ Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
 

 

 5. 

The ____________________ Amendment provides the right to jury trials in civil cases.
 

 

 6. 

The ____________________ Amendment guarantees freedom of religion.
 

 

 7. 

The ____________________ Amendment guarantees freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
 

 

 8. 

The ____________________ Amendment ensures freedom from the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peace time.
 

 

Matching
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement below. Some items may not be used.
a.
absolute
e.
government action
b.
amendment
f.
human rights
c.
constitutional floor
g.
social and economic rights
d.
due process
h.
test
 

 9. 

refers to standard by which cases are decided in the courts
 

 10. 

type of rights not included in U.S. Constitution
 

 11. 

an addition to the U.S. Constitution
 

 12. 

U.S. Constitution protects against this type of violation
 

 13. 

unrestricted exercise of rights
 

Short Answer
 

 14. 

List five actions individuals should take if they feel their rights have been violated.
 

 15. 

List three basic constitutional law understandings and explain what they mean.
 



 
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