Standard 23 Quiz
Quiz by Nancy Reeves
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- Q1
Why do United States citizens have a jury of their peers while being tried in a court of law?
The right of a trial by a jury of peers is provided within the Bill of Rights.
Jurors help judges make the final verdicts in most criminal cases.
United States citizens can learn more about the case when there is a jury.
30s - Q2
Why do United States citizens have a jury of their peers while being tried in a court of law?
The members of a jury usually know the defendant better than anyone else in the courtroom.
Every United States citizen will need to use a jury at some point in their lives.
Giving the right of jurors to claim one’s innocence or guilt takes the power away from government leaders.
30s - Q3
What is a right protected by the first amendment?
to have a jury of peers
to practice religion freely
to vote in presidential elections
30s - Q4
What is a right protected by the first amendment?
to keep from being fined too much for a crime
to have freedom of speech
to become a United States citizen
30s - Q5
The Civil War was fought over the issue of ________________.
Slavery
Taxation
States rights
30s - Q6
The Civil War made slavery........
illegal
unusual
cruel
30s - Q7
Who had the authority to punish people who continued to use slaves?
farmers
The government
citizens
industries
30s - Q8
Any person born in the United States is granted ______________.
a right to work
Citizenship
shelter
30s - Q9
Citizenship is granted regardless of a person's _______________.
income
Race
location
30s - Q10
Which amendment allows for peaceful protest?
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
Amendment 1
Amendment 3
30s - Q11
Which branch interprets laws
legislative
Judicial
executive
30s - Q12
Who has term limits?
the President
Congressmen and Congresswomen
30s - Q13
The First Amendment includes..........
Freedom of religion
Due Process
30s