4.9 Bill of RIGHTS
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- Q1
Which document had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
The Articles of Confederation
The English Bill of Rights
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
The Mayflower Compact
120s113.20.15.A - Q2
Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
"He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly."
"He has obstructed the... Laws for establishing Judiciary powers."
"For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us."
"For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury..."
30s113.20.15.C - Q3
Why was the Third Amendment prohibiting the quartering of troops added to the U.S. Constitution?
To address colonial treatment by the British military
To reinforce the need for state militias in the United States
To maintain control over members of the British military
To ensure the national government could pay for the U.S. military
120s113.20.16.A - Q4
Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram?
Due Process
Eminent Domain
Free Speech
Federalism
120s113.20.19.B - Q5
Which situation violates the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment?
A protestor is jailed for violent acts at a political rally.
A judge orders that an accused person be jailed until bail is paid.
A person is sentenced to ten years imprisonment for assault and robbery.
A person is sentenced to life in jail for shoplifting.
30s113.20.19.B - Q6
Which sentence completes this diagram?
Cruel and Unusual Punishment cannot be inflicted
People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves
Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established
A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trail
30s113.20.19.B - Q7
Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
120s113.20.19.B - Q8
Which constitutional guarantee did this act violate?
Freedom of assembly
The right to due process
Freedom of the press
The right to a jury trial
120s113.20.19.B - Q9
The constitutional amendment excerpted protects people in the United States from-
imprisonment for life without a jury trial
excessive fines for traffic violations
excessive surveillance by the government
conscription by the armed forces
120s113.20.19.B - Q10
When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the-
Second Amendment
First Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Ninth Amendment
120s113.20.19.B - Q11
Why is this type of interaction important in U.S. society?
Free speech allows people to help create a better government
Due process laws are guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment
Individual protections are guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment
Freedom of press helps the government respond to public opinion
120s113.20.21.B - Q12
Which document was most influenced by this statue?
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
120s113.20.25.A - Q13
Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?
The nativist Know-Nothing Party attracted more members
City officials worked to reduce the political power of Catholic immigrants
Evangelists led revivals in New England
Eastern communities forced Mormons to migrate to the West
120s113.20.25.C - Q14
Which statement explains how the First Amendment has affected this groups?
These groups are prevented from having worship services in public places
These groups are allowed to share and promote their beliefs
These groups are allowed to join together to form a national religion
These groups are prevented from establishing religious schools
120s113.20.25.C - Q15
Which factor contributed to the founding of new religious groups in the United States?
Growth of abolitionist movements
Freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights
Beliefs expressed by Transcendentalists
Expansion of individual voting rights
30s113.20.25.C
