Chapter 3 Quiz (The Bill of Rights)

Question 1

Who has the oldest constitutional government

Answer 1

USA (228 years)

Question 2

Formal amendment always proposed on…

Answer 2

The national level by 2/3 vote

Question 3

Formal amendment always ratified on…

Answer 3

The state level by 3/4 vote

Question 4

1st amendment (5)

Answer 4

Freedom of: 
Religion
Speech
Press
Assembly
Petition

Question 5

2nd amendment

Answer 5

Right to bear arms

Question 6

Restrictions of 2nd amendment

Answer 6

Must have license
Background check
Permit for concealed
No automatic weapons

Question 7

3rd amendment

Answer 7

Quartering of troops

The government cannot force you to house troops

Question 8

4th amendment

Answer 8

Search and seizure

Must have a warrant obtained by probable cause

Question 9

5th amendment (5)

Answer 9

Right to a grand jury
No double jeopardy 
No self incrimination 
Due process 
Eminent domain

Question 10

6th amendment (5)

Answer 10

Right to a speedy, public trial 
Right to impartial (jury)
Must be informed of crime and read rights
Right to a witness
Right to attorney

Question 11

7th amendment (2)

Answer 11

Right to a jury in case over $20
Bench trial ( judge makes ruling)

Question 12

Difference between a civil and criminal case

Answer 12

Civil is about money

Criminal is about a crime

Question 13

8th amendment (2)

Answer 13

Protects against cruel and unusual punishment

Bail (money paid so you show up for court date )

Question 14

9th amendment

Answer 14

Rights not spelled out in constitution

Question 15

10th amendment

Answer 15

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