The Constitution

Question 1

4th Amendment

Answer 1

Protection against unreasonable search and seizure. Protection against warrants without probable cause.

Question 2

5th Amendment

Answer 2

Right not to incriminate oneself. Protection against double-jeopardy. Guarantees indictment before trial. Protection against property seziure.

Question 3

6th Amendment

Answer 3

Right to speedy trial. Right to be informed of charges. Right to be confronted by witnesses. Right to call witnesses. Right to legal counsel.

Question 4

7th Amendment

Answer 4

Right to jury trial.

Question 5

8th Amendment

Answer 5

Protection against excessive bail and fines. Protection against cruel and unusual punishment.

Question 6

9th Amendment

Answer 6

Rights granted by Constitution shall not infringe on other rights.

Question 7

10th Amendment

Answer 7

Powers not granted to the Federal Government belong to the States and people.

Question 8

Supremacy Clause

Answer 8

Federal Law is supreme law of the land.

Question 9

3 points of the Preemption Doctrine

Answer 9

1. Preemption expressly stated by Congress.
2. State law is inconsistent with Federal Law.
3. Congressional comprehensive legislative scheme.

Question 10

U.S. Constitution Article I, Section 8

Answer 10

Sets forth enumerated powers specifically delegated to US Government.

Question 11

Article IV (U.S.C.)

Answer 11

Provides 2 methods of amending Constitution.