3.1 Retest

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Avery was concerned about the fairness of the legal system and wanted to ensure that no one faced cruel and unusual punishment, excessive fines, or excessive bail. Which U.S. document guarantees protection against these injustices?

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The Constitution

Front

Which amendment prohibits federal and state governments from passing laws to aid a religious institution, requiring individuals to attend religious services, punishing individuals for their religious beliefs, and levying taxes to support religious institutions?

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First Amendment

Front

Charlotte was concerned when the police wanted to search her house without a warrant. Which constitutional protection is relevant in this scenario?

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searching property without probable cause

Front

In a history class, Ava and Scarlett were discussing an act from 1798 that punished people for writing against the government. Which constitutional guarantee did this act violate?

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Freedom of the press

Front

Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Options: “He has dissolved Representative houses repeatedly.”, “For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . .”, “He has obstructed the . . . Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.”, "For quartering large bodies of armed troops among us. . . "

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“For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury . . .”

Front

Why is free speech so important to the US society, as discussed in Mia's civics class?

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It allows us to create a better government

Front

Why were Sophia and Oliver opposed to the new school constitution?

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It lacked a Bill of Rights to protect essential freedoms

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Why was Rohan concerned about the new school policy?

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He thought individual rights would be threatened by a strong central authority.

Front

David is studying American history and needs to finish the timeline of events. Options: British surrender at Yorktown, Farmers Rebel in Massachusetts, The US Constitution is written, Treaty of Paris ended the American Revolution

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The US Constitution is written

Front

Which of these events happened in the year of 1787?
- The first successful English colony begins
- The US Constitution is written
- The Declaration of Independence is signed
- America purchased Louisiana from France and doubled the size of the US

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The US Constitution is written