Bill of Rights Test Review

Front

Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed?
Options:
Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose.
Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.
Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose.
Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.

Back

Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.

Front

Double Jeopardy refers to?

Back

Being tried twice for the same crime

Front

Which government institution may vote on constitutional amendments?

Back

Legislative

Front

What has been one long-term result of the constitutional protection of free speech?

Back

A more informed society

Front

Below is a quote from Thomas Jefferson. What amendment and freedom does this support? Erecting a wall of separation between church and state is absolutely essential in a free society

Back

1st amendment; freedom of religion

Front

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

Back

due process

Front

Which individual protection is found in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Back

property rights

Front

Which three rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

Back

freedom of speech, right to bear arms, right to a speedy trial

Front

Which of the following accurately describes one way an amendment to the U.S. Constitution may be proposed? Options: Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose, Two-thirds of citizens nationwide vote to propose, Three-fourths of state legislatures vote to propose, Three-fourths of each house of Congress votes to propose.

Back

Two-thirds of each house of Congress votes to propose.

Front

Why should the freedom of the press be guarded according to Thomas Jefferson's statement: “Our Liberty, which cannot be guard but by the Freedom of the Press”?

Back

To keep the government from becoming the primary source of information.