Civil Rights And Liberties

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Answer 1

To protect individual rights from government infringement.

Question 2

True or False: The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable _______.

Answer 3

searches and seizures

Question 4

Which amendment abolished the practice of slavery?

Answer 4

The Thirteenth Amendment

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which amendment grants the right to bear arms? A) First B) Second C) Fourth D) Eighth

Answer 5

B) Second

Question 6

What does the Fifth Amendment protect against?

Answer 6

Self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

Question 7

True or False: The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Short Answer: What is the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment in terms of individual rights?

Answer 8

It ensures due process and equal protection under the law.

Question 9

Multiple Choice: Which of the following rights is NOT explicitly protected by the Constitution? A) Right to privacy B) Right to free speech C) Right to a fair trial D) Right to bear arms

Answer 9

A) Right to privacy

Question 10

What role does the Supreme Court play in protecting individual rights?

Answer 10

It interprets the Constitution and can strike down laws that violate individual rights.