Bill of Rights II

The "Five Freedoms" basic to American life can be found in which of these?

• A. First Amendment

• B. Declaration of Independence

• C. Preamble of the Constitution

• D. Second Article of the Constitution

The overall purpose of the Bill of Rights is to

• A. allow people to defend themselves in court.

• B. protect the rights of people from the government.

• C. prevent one branch of government from becoming stronger than the others.

• D. secure voting rights for all citizens, regardless of race, age, or gender.

Proposed Anti-Flag Burning Amendment:

‘The Congress and the States shall have Power to Prohibit the Physical Desecration of the Flag of the United States.’

Such a proposal to the Constitution would most likely fail Constitutional scrutiny because

• A. such a proposal has not yet been suggested

  
  

• B. the First Amendment protects freedom of the press.

• C. the First Amendment protects freedom of such symbolic speech.

• D. the current Supreme Court is not friendly to such legislation.

"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

- The Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

What is the purpose of this amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

• A. If you are convicted of a crime you lose your property.

• B. Rights listed in the Constitution are the only rights you may have.

• C. Federal courts and the Judicial Branch have the right to overturn laws.

• D. Rights not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights may still be enjoyed by citizens.

What is the primary purpose of the First Amendment to the Constitution?

• A. to guarantee basic civil liberties

• B. to guarantee rights to accused persons

• C. to prevent discrimination based on race

• D. to protect citizens from taxation without representation