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US Bill of Rights Amendments

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What is guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment?

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizure (correct)
Right to bear arms
Freedom of speech
Right to a fair trial

What does the term 'double jeopardy' refer to?

The right to a fair trial
Being tried twice for the same crime (correct)
The right to bear arms
The right to a speedy trial

When can a person 'plead the Fifth'?

Only in criminal cases
During any legal proceeding
Only when the answer might incriminate them (correct)
Never, it's just an expression

What is the primary purpose of the Sixth Amendment?

To protect the rights of those accused of a crime (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between criminal and civil cases?

Criminal cases are about crimes, civil cases are about disputes between individuals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Eighth Amendment?

To protect against cruel and unusual punishments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind the Ninth Amendment?

To recognize implied rights not listed in the Constitution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Tenth Amendment?

To delegate powers to the states not explicitly given to the federal government (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many amendments were originally proposed for the Bill of Rights?

12 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is guaranteed by the First Amendment?

The freedom of religion, speech, press, and peaceable assembly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main debate surrounding the Second Amendment?

Whether it only gives the right to bear arms for maintaining a militia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Third Amendment guarantee?

No quartering of soldiers without the homeowner's consent (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Third Amendment hard to understand today?

Because we don't have to quarter soldiers anymore (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is implied by the phrase 'a well regulated Militia' in the Second Amendment?

The military and police forces (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To guarantee individual rights (D) Signup and view all the answers