Bill Of Rights Pretest

Which branch of the federal government includes the House of Representatives and the Senate?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Administrative

Which of the following is NOT a role of the Bill of Rights as mentioned in the document?

• To define key terms

• To review and explain the purpose of the Constitution

• To establish a monarchy

• To discuss the application of the Bill of Rights in law enforcement

Which of the following is a purpose of the lesson as stated in the objectives?

• To memorize all the amendments

• To define how the Bill of Rights impacts our lives

• To learn about world history

• To study the geography of the United States

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To safeguard individual liberties

• To establish the judicial system

• To define the powers of the President

What is an amendment in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

• A new law passed by Congress

• A change or addition to a document

• A judicial ruling

• A presidential executive order

What is often the purpose of an appeals process in constitutional law?

• To create new laws

• To review if a defendant's constitutional rights have been violated

• To enforce existing laws

• To elect new judges

What does "double jeopardy" mean?

• Being tried twice for the same offense

• Being tried for two different offenses at the same time

• Being tried in both criminal and civil court

• Being tried without a jury

Which amendment protects against excessive punishment?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which amendment protects against "self-incrimination"?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

Which amendment protects someone from "double jeopardy"?

• Fourth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment