US Constitution Objectives 3 and 4

Which of the following rights is NOT protected under the first amendment?

• Right to petition the government

• freedom of religion

• right to a fair trial

• freedom of the press

The purpose of amendments 4, 5, 6, and 8 are all meant to ensure that people are being treated fairly if...

• their property is taken away

• they are suspected or arrested of crimes

• their homes are being searched

• they are in a civil court case

The fourth amendment says that law enforcement agencies need a(n) ________ in order to search or seize possessions

• militia

• badge and identification

• attorney present

• warrant

The fifth amendment protects people from ________ in criminal cases

• speaking against themselves

• a long trial

• getting an attorney

• excessive bail. money

Which Amendment in the Bill of Rights promises this liberty?

Amendment #____- Citizens have the right to bear arms.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• Delegates at the Constitutional Convention were worried that the people's rights weren't protected

• Delegates at the Constitutional Convention were told by King George III that they had to add it

• Delegates at the Constitutional Convention were copying what the French Government did

• Delegates at the Constitutional Convention were worried that the government's rights weren't protected

“. . . Congress shall have power . . . to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States. . . .” - This statement from the United States Constitution is also known as the...

• "veto" clause

• "necessary and proper" clause

• "checks and balances" clause

• "commerce" clause

A fundamental principle of American government, guaranteed by the Constitution, whereby each branch of the government (executive, judicial, and legislative) has some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures of the other branches.

• Separation of Powers

• The Great Compromise

• The Bill of Rights

• System of Checks and Balances

Which branch of the government has the power to accept or reject laws, make agreements with other countries (treaties), appoint people to important jobs, and control the military during a war?

• Judicial Branch

• Olive Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

Which branch of the government makes sure all laws, court decisions, and executive acts are constitutional?

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Executive Branch

• Maple Branch