Question 1

What is the definition of the term 'amendment'?

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A change or addition to a legal or statutory document.

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A formal meeting for discussion.

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A written letter to the government.

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A type of government building.

Question 2

What is the definition of the term 'freedom of speech'?

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The right to express one’s opinions and ideas without fear of government punishment.

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A way to prevent people from talking.

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The power to give speeches in public only.

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The ability to write without using letters.

Question 3

What is the definition of the term 'due process'?

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A legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.

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A type of legal document required for law enforcement.

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A method of voting in elections.

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An informal agreement between two parties.

Question 4

What is the definition of the term 'civil rights'?

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The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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The rights of animals to live freely.

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The benefits provided for employment.

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The rules set for government officials.

Question 5

What is the definition of the term 'suffrage'?

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The right to vote in political elections.

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The act of debating laws.

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A type of government structure.

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A method of counting votes.

Question 6

What is the definition of the term 'petition'?

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A formal written request to someone in authority.

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A kind of legal punishment.

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A type of government meeting.

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A method of storing documents.

Question 7

What is the definition of the term 'protection against unreasonable searches'?

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The legal right to privacy and security in one's personal belongings and property.

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A law that prevents people from hiding things.

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A measure to increase police presence.

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The ability to search someone's home without permission.

Question 8

What is the definition of the term 'rights of the accused'?

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The legal rights granted to individuals accused of crimes to ensure fair treatment.

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The rights provided to witnesses in court.

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The benefits for law enforcement officers.

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The rules for prosecuting innocent people.

Question 9

What is the definition of the term 'religious freedom'?

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The right to practice any religion or no religion at all without government interference.

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The requirement to follow the majority religion.

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The permission to only practice one specific faith.

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A type of tax for religious organizations.

Question 10

What is the definition of the term 'press freedom'?

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The right of media to publish news and opinions without government censorship.

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The requirement for journalists to follow strict guidelines.

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The ability to watch any show on television.

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A limit on how many newspapers can be printed.

Question 11

What does the term \"freedom of speech\" mean?

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The right to express one's opinions and ideas without fear of government censorship or punishment.

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The ability to speak in public places only during specific times.

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A law that requires people to speak politely to each other.

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The permission granted by the government to hold a debate.

Question 12

What does the term \"unreasonable search and seizure\" refer to?

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The practice of searching a person's property without a valid reason or warrant.

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The legal search of a home with a signed agreement.

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The right to search any place at any time.

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The process of collecting taxes from citizens.

Question 13

What does the term \"due process of law\" mean?

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The legal requirement that the state must respect all the legal rights owed to a person.

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A method of punishing people for minor crimes.

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The right to vote in elections without restrictions.

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The process of creating new laws in government.

Question 14

What does the term \"right to bear arms\" refer to?

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The legal right of individuals to own and carry weapons.

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A government program for weapon safety training.

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The right to sell weapons at any store.

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The law that prohibits the use of weapons in public.

Question 15

What does the term \"civil liberties\" mean?

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The personal freedoms that are guaranteed to individuals by law, usually through the Bill of Rights.

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Laws that apply only to government officials.

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The responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

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Public regulations that restrict individual freedoms.

Question 16

What does the term \"excessive bail\" refer to?

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A bail amount that is set too high and is considered unfair.

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A fee paid for legal advice before a trial.

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A type of bond given to those who are innocent.

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An amount that everyone must pay to get released from jail.

Question 17

What does the term \"prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment\" mean?

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The constitutional ban on punishments that are considered inhumane or excessive.

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A law that allows for public shaming as a punishment.

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Restrictions on the types of crime that can be punished.

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Rules about how to rehabilitate criminals.

Question 18

What does the term \"right to assemble\" mean?

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The legal right for people to gather together for a common purpose, such as protests or meetings.

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A law that prevents large gatherings in public places.

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The requirement to get permission to meet with friends.

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The right to choose where to travel freely.

Question 19

What does the term \"right to a fair trial\" mean?

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The legal guarantee that individuals will receive a fair hearing in court, with an impartial judge and jury.

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The ability to choose any lawyer without restrictions.

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A system that automatically favors defendants in every case.

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The right to a trial without any witnesses.