AG Unit 7 FA Dummy 1

Which of the following is an example of a civil liberty?

• Equal pay for men and women

• Freedom of speech

• Protection from housing discrimination

• The right to a fair trial

What distinguishes civil liberties from civil rights?

• Civil rights are protections against government interference

• Civil liberties require government action to protect

• Civil rights promote equality

• Civil rights focus on economic freedom

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of government

• To list rights and liberties protected

• To create the Supreme Court

• To regulate interstate commerce

Which of the following is an example of civil rights protection?

• Freedom of speech

• Protection against racial discrimination

• Right to a jury trial

• Freedom to practice any religion

What is the process called when the Bill of Rights is applied to state governments?

• Incorporation

• Nullification

• Federalism

• Judicial review

Which amendment’s Due Process Clause is used to apply the Bill of Rights to the states?

• First Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

What term refers to applying constitutional protections to state laws?

• Ratification

• Federalization

• Process of incorporation

• Judicial precedent

Why are the Ninth Amendment’s protections significant?

• They guarantee voting rights

• They ensure rights beyond those explicitly listed

• They limit the federal government’s power

• They grant Congress more authority

What does the Ninth Amendment state about rights not explicitly listed in the Constitution?

• They do not exist

• They are granted to the government

• They are retained by the people

• They are subject to state approval

What is an example of a right inferred from the Ninth Amendment?

• Right to vote

• Right to an attorney

• Right to privacy