Understanding Rights and Protections in the Constitution
Explore key concepts related to the Bill of Rights, including definitions of capital punishment, cruel and unusual punishment, and double jeopardy. Test your knowledge on constitutional rights and legal principles in this interactive assessment.
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Level 3 Unit 5 We The People, The Citizen and The Constitution What Rights Does the Bill of Rights Protect? Code: 1-600-16 All questions within this assessment have been aligned with E.O.C. content objectives and test guidelines, and matched with the levels of D.O.K. Click here to start.
Instructions Read each question carefully, consider what the question is asking you to do. Some of the questions will ask you to match facts, others to read and interpret data or quotes. Read all four choices completely, then select the best answer by moving the cursor over the selection box until you see a hand If you give an incorrect response the assessment will ask you to return to the question. To do this, move the cursor over the selection box until you see a hand, then click. Click here to go to the first question.
1. Which term is synonymous with capital punishment? A. Any form of life imprisonment B. Life in prison without parole C. The death penalty D. A punishment reserved for the most heinous misdemeanors
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2. Which definition best explains cruel and unusual punishment? A. Any punishment that violates the moral and humane standards of society B. Any punishment that not incorporated into a state constitution C. Any punishment not within the U.S. Constitution D. Any punishment approved by Congress
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3. The second prosecution for the same offense after acquittal or conviction or multiple punishments for same offense. The evil sought to be avoided by prohibiting double jeopardy is double trial and double conviction, not necessarily double punishment. The Free Dictionary Identify the phrase which best describes the above definition. A. A person may not be tried twice by the same judge B. A person may not be tried twice by the same judge and jury C. An appeal on the part of the defendant is illegal D. A person may not be tried twice for the same crime
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4. Which statement best describes the significance of the establishment clause? A. The federal government may not declare an official religion B. The federal government has the power to ban selected religions C. Any religious practice may be outlawed by the government D. Congress has the power to declare an official religion
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5. A rule that forbids the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial. American Heritage Dictionary What term best describes the above quote? A. Gideon warning B. Miranda warning C. Exclusionary rule D. Probable cause
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6. Identify, the best reason why the Framers incorporated the free exercise clause. A. Citizens should be allowed to incorporate any religious practices they choose B. Religious practice should never be in conflict with personal beliefs and the federal government C. Religious practice should never be in conflict with personal beliefs and the federal government D. Citizens should be free to hold whatever religious beliefs they choose
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7. Which term best describes the purpose of a grand jury? A. To review the actions of a petite jury to determine if an appeal is warranted B. To investigate alleged violations of the law and determine innocence or guilt C. To investigate alleged violations of the law and determine to warrant a trial D. To investigate alleged violations of the Constitution and determine innocence or guilt
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8. A written statement charging a party with the commission of a crime or other offense, drawn up by a prosecuting attorney and found and presented by a grand jury. Read and analyze the above definition. Which statement best summarizes this statement? The Free Dictionary A. An individual accused of committing a crime is referred to the prosecuting attorney. B. An individual accused of committing a crime by a grand jury is charged with a crime. C. A document delivered to an accused individual requiring them to turn himself or herself in to the police. D. A document drawn up by the prosecution asking the grand jury to determine innocence or guilt.
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9. Identify which phrase best explains the negative impact of libel on a citizen. A. It could damage a person s reputation thus preventing them from obtaining a job B. It would legally prevent a person from running for office C. It could turn into a conflict incorporating slander D. It would prevent the person who wrote the false statement from running for office
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10. Political rights entail the power to participate directly or indirectly in the establishment or administration of government, such as the right of citizenship, the right to vote, and the right to hold public office. The Free Legal Dictionary Read and analyze the above definition. What is the best inference from the selection above? A. The rights of a citizen as outlined in the Constitution B. The rights of all people living in the United States, as outlined in the Constitution C. The political responsibilities of a citizen to participate in government D. The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld this policy
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11. Which action best describes the concept of probable cause? A. Having enough evidence to convict an individual B. The quantity of evidence as specified in the Constitution to arrest an individual C. The standard used by federal and state courts to convict an individual D. Reasonable grounds that a crime has been committed or is in the process of being committed
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12. Which phrase best illustrates the definition of impeachment? A. To bring charges against a public official B. To convict a public official of a wrongdoing C. To charge and convict a public official D. To file charges in the Senate and try the public official in the House
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13. Which statement best explains the importance of a public forum? A. Such places are essential to promote free speech B. These specific locations allow individuals a forum for economic speech C. These forum locations as required by the Constitution promote free speech D. These locations of free speech may be denied to groups that engage in radical speech
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14. Which is an effect of freedom of assembly? A. It grants groups of individuals the right to gather and meet without any government interference B. It allows individuals to gather to discuss beliefs, ideas and political thought C. It is a Second Amendment right allowing individuals the power to meet to discuss beliefs, ideas, and political thought D. A First Amendment right that allows even neo-Nazis the authority to meet and collect any type of firearm
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15. Sam Apple, has created a state-wide computer gaming club that meets once a month. Which constitutional term best describes his right to establish such a group? A. Right to free economic speech B. Right to enjoy political rights C. Right to associate D. Right to autonomy
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16. Which phrase best summarizes the concept of right to counsel? A. An individual s right to have an attorney even if he/she does not have the money to afford a private attorney B. An individual s right to select their own attorney even if he/she does not have the money to afford a private attorney C. The right of an individual to require the court to appoint such groups as the ACLU to represent them D. The right to be represented by an attorney in federal cases
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