The Bill of Rights Review

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution referred to as?

• Federalist Papers

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Bill of Right

Why should freedom of the press be guarded?

• To allow the media to make a profit

• To give the government an accurate information source

• To keep the government from becoming the primary information source

• To keep the media in check

Michelle owns a property near a one lane busy road in town. The town council decided to expand the road to two lanes. The town council votes to give Michelle $35,000 for the property. She claims the land is worth $135,000. The town clerk sends her a check for $35,000 and the town starts expanding the road to two lanes.

What two rights of Michelle has been violated?

• Due process and just compensation in case of eminent domain

• Legal counsel and double jeopardy

• Trial by jury and Legal counsel

• Privacy and unreasonable seizure

Which rights below are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of Speech, Bear Arms, Speedy Trial

• Bear Arms, Speedy Trial, Education

• Freedom of Speech, Work, Petition the Government

• Vote, Work, Speedy Trial

A man accused of a crime was informed of his rights by police. What principle from the Bill of Rights were applied?

• Due Process

• Double Jeopardy

• Trial by Jury

• No cruel and unusual punishment

What impact did the 24th Amendment have on the political process?

• Expanded voting rights by granting women the right to vote

• Expanded voting rights by lowering the voting age to 18

• Expanded voting rights by stopping poll taxes in federal elections

• Expanding voting rights by granting African American men the right to vote

What impact did the 19th Amendment have on the political process?

• Expanded voting rights by granting women the right to vote

• Expanded voting rights by lowering the voting age to 18

• Expanded voting rights by stopping poll taxes in federal elections

• Expanding voting rights by granting African American men the right to vote

What impact did the 26th Amendment have on the political process?

• Expanded voting rights by granting women the right to vote

• Expanded voting rights by lowering the voting age to 18

• Expanded voting rights by stopping poll taxes in federal elections

• Expanding voting rights by granting African American men the right to vote

What impact did the 15th Amendment have on the political process?

• Expanded voting rights by granting women the right to vote

• Expanded voting rights by lowering the voting age to 18

• Expanded voting rights by stopping poll taxes in federal elections

• Expanding voting rights by granting African American men the right to vote

The statements below are from a local school board meeting.

School Board Member Bart: We need order and safety during our meeting. Protestors outside must leave so that we can get our work done for the community.

School Board Member Lisa: It is important too let people express their opinions as long as they are nonviolent. The protest are ok to stay.

What constitutional principle supports Lisa's argument?

• Peaceable assemble

• Due Process

• Free Speech

• Public Education