Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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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. | | |
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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. | | |
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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 | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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The
____________________ Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
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5.
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The
____________________ Amendment provides the right to jury trials in civil cases.
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The
____________________ Amendment guarantees freedom of religion.
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The
____________________ Amendment guarantees freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
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8.
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The
____________________ Amendment ensures freedom from the quartering of soldiers in private homes
during peace time.
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Matching
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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 | | | | |
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9.
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refers to standard by which cases are decided in the courts
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10.
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type
of rights not included in U.S. Constitution
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11.
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an
addition to the U.S. Constitution
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12.
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U.S.
Constitution protects against this type of violation
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13.
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unrestricted exercise of rights
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Short Answer
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14.
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List
five actions individuals should take if they feel their rights have been violated.
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15.
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List
three basic constitutional law understandings and explain what they mean.
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