Us History Chapter 6 Lesson 2

What are the three main categories of rights mentioned in the text?

• Right to vote, right to work, right to travel

• Right to be protected from unfair government actions, right to be treated equally with others, right to enjoy basic freedoms

• Right to education, right to healthcare, right to privacy

• Right to own property, right to free speech, right to bear arms.

The Fifth Amendment ensures that no one shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without ________.

• a fair trial

• due process of law

• equal protection

• government approval

The principle of equal protection means that all people must receive the same treatment under the law regardless of ________.

• wealth

• race, religion, or political beliefs

• education

• nationality

Which right is protected by the First Amendment?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of the press

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to privacy

What role does the press serve according to the First Amendment?

• To entertain the public

• To serve as a watchdog over government

• To promote government policies

• To provide educational content.

What is the significance of the case involving John Peter Zenger mentioned in the text?

• It upheld the freedom of the press

• It restricted freedom of speech

• It established the right to privacy

• It limited government power.

The text states that limits on freedoms must be applied ________.

• selectively

• equally to all people

• based on age

• according to wealth

What is the process called that allows a person born in another country to become a U.S. citizen if one parent is a U.S. citizen?

• Immigration

• Naturalization

• Emigration

• Nationalization

All males 18 and older must register with the government in case they are needed to serve in ______.

• the military

• Congress

• a jury

• a public office

Responsibilities are things a person should do, though they may not be ______ by law.

• encouraged

• required

• forbidden

• ignored