Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What are the first ten
amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
a. | Revolutionary War
Amendments | c. | Bill of
rights | b. | Ratification Amendments | d. | Civil war Amendments |
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Which 4 freedoms are embodied
in the 1st amendment?
a. | religion, speech , fair trial,
assembly | c. | no slavery, voting
, poll tax, equal protection | b. | religion, press, speech, assembly | d. | Religion, no state church, free exercise of religion, no school
prayer |
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3.
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Which amendment says you can
not be charged with a capital crime unless you are first indicated by a grand
jury?
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4.
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Which amendment guarantees you
right to own a gun?
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5.
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You want to wear a Nazi arm
band to school. The principle says you may not because the constitution does not say that people can
wear arm bands. Which amendment is the principal violating?
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Which amendment prohibits
people from mutilating animals (like ducks) while hunting?
a. | 2nd | c. | 20th | b. | 8th | d. | none of the above |
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7.
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The police stop you for a
traffic violation and search your car without your permission. Which amendment are they
violating?
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8.
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Which amendment says that a
person does not have to testify against himself?
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Which amendment says that a
person can not be tried twice for the same crime?
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10.
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Which amendment says that the
courts cannot impose excessive bail?
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11.
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Which amendment guarantees a
jury trail to all persons charged with a crime?
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12.
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The government wants to build a
military base on you property. Which amendment says they must give you just and fair
compensation?
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13.
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The Conservatives say that the
U.S. Government only has the powers delegated to it by the constitution. Which amendment supports
their argument?
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Essay
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The Bill of Rights contains many protections for your civil
liberties.
Which “right” or “freedom” is most important to
you?
* Choose your most important freedom
from the Bill if Rights
* Find an example of your chosen “right” in rthe news.
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Write a short paragraph explaingint why it is your most important right
Remember to submit your assignment
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