Understanding the Bill of Rights

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

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First Amendment

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What right is protected by the Second Amendment?

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Right to bear arms

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Which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Fourth Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment includes which of the following protections? Right to a jury trial in civil cases, Protection against self-incrimination, Right to bear arms, Freedom of the press

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Protection against self-incrimination

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Which right is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment? Options: Right to a speedy and public trial, Right to bear arms, Protection from double jeopardy, Freedom of assembly

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Right to a speedy and public trial

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The Eighth Amendment prohibits which of the following? Unreasonable searches, Cruel and unusual punishment, Quartering of soldiers, Double jeopardy

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Cruel and unusual punishment

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Which of the following is an example of exercising your First Amendment right?
Owning a firearm,
Publishing an article criticizing the government,
Refusing to testify against yourself,
Demanding a jury trial

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Publishing an article criticizing the government

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If a police officer wants to search your home, which amendment requires them to have a warrant?

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Fourth Amendment

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A person accused of a crime refuses to answer questions in court. Which amendment protects this action?

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Fifth Amendment

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Which scenario best illustrates a violation of the Eighth Amendment? A person is fined for speeding, A person is sentenced to life in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, A person is required to testify in court, A person is denied a lawyer

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A person is sentenced to life in prison for stealing a loaf of bread