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4.10 The Fourteenth Amendment

Quiz by Rick Lang

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  • Q1
    What is the primary purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment?
    To establish voting rights
    To abolish slavery
    To grant citizenship and equal protection under the law
    To protect the right to bear arms
    30s
  • Q2
    Which clause of the Fourteenth Amendment prohibits states from denying any person equal protection of the laws?
    Commerce Clause
    Equal Protection Clause
    Citizenship Clause
    Due Process Clause
    30s
  • Q3
    What year was the Fourteenth Amendment ratified?
    1868
    1776
    1965
    1870
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee?
    That freedom of speech is guaranteed
    That individuals cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without legal proceedings
    That all citizens have the right to vote
    That states can impose taxes without restrictions
    30s
  • Q5
    Which landmark Supreme Court case was significantly influenced by the Fourteenth Amendment and addressed racial segregation in public schools?
    Roe v. Wade
    Plessy v. Ferguson
    Brown v. Board of Education
    Miranda v. Arizona
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following effects resulted from the passage of the Fourteenth Amendment?
    It limited immigration to the U.S.
    It ended the practice of poll taxes.
    It granted women the right to vote.
    It provided a constitutional basis for civil rights laws.
    30s
  • Q7
    What did the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment accomplish?
    It granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.
    It established voting requirements for citizens.
    It abolished the electoral college.
    It limited the rights of immigrants.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which group was primarily meant to be protected by the Fourteenth Amendment shortly after its ratification?
    Native Americans
    Former slaves and their descendants
    Immigrants
    Women
    30s
  • Q9
    What effect did the Fourteenth Amendment have on state laws?
    It subjected state laws to federal scrutiny regarding civil rights.
    It allowed states to ignore federal laws.
    It gave states the power to determine citizenship.
    It abolished all state courts.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which significant civil rights issue was highlighted by the Fourteenth Amendment in the context of public education?
    Racial segregation
    Gun rights
    Religious freedom
    Freedom of the press
    30s
  • Q11
    What are the main provisions of the 14th Amendment?
    It grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and provides equal protection under the law.
    It grants the right to vote to all men aged 18 and older.
    It prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude.
    It establishes the process for amending the Constitution.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which provision of the 14th Amendment addresses the rights of citizens?
    The Enumeration Clause, which counts the population for representation.
    The Free Speech Clause, which protects the right to express opinions.
    The Due Process Clause, which eliminates double jeopardy.
    The Citizenship Clause, which grants citizenship to all born or naturalized in the U.S.
    30s
  • Q13
    What does the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment guarantee?
    It guarantees the right to free speech and assembly.
    It mandates that all states obey federal laws.
    It ensures that no person is deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
    It allows for the temporary suspension of rights during war.
    30s
  • Q14
    What was the primary purpose of passing the 14th Amendment?
    To allow women the right to vote
    To establish income tax
    To abolish slavery
    To grant citizenship and equal protection under the law to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States
    30s
  • Q15
    Which two clauses of the 14th Amendment are most frequently discussed in legal cases regarding civil rights?
    Establishment Clause and Freedom of Speech Clause
    Self-Incrimination Clause and Search and Seizure Clause
    Right to Bear Arms Clause and Voting Rights Clause
    Equal Protection Clause and Due Process Clause
    30s

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