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1. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as: A. Vetoes B. Executive Actions C. Bill of Rights D. Informal Amendments 2. This amendment establishes the need for a warrant or probable cause before a person can be searched or arrested. A. 2nd Amendment B. 3rd Amendment C. 4th Amen...

1. The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are known as: A. Vetoes B. Executive Actions C. Bill of Rights D. Informal Amendments 2. This amendment establishes the need for a warrant or probable cause before a person can be searched or arrested. A. 2nd Amendment B. 3rd Amendment C. 4th Amendment D. 5th Amendment 3. Which Amendment protects you from testifying against yourself during a trial? A. 1st Amendment B. 3rd Amendment C. 5th Amendment D. 7th Amendment 4. The 6th Amendment gives criminal defendants which of the following rights: A. the right to remain silent B. freedom of speech, religion, and the press C. the right to an attorney, a speedy trial, and public trial. D. deprived (have taken away) life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor to be tried twice for the same crime. 5. Which set of amendments extended the right to vote to a new group of people? A. 1, 5, 16, 19 & 26 B. 1, 16 & 19 C. 13, 14 & 15 D. 15, 19 & 26 6. What does it mean to be guaranteed “due process”? A. An individual is guaranteed life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness no matter their income level. B. An individual has to serve on a jury at least once in their life C. An individual is allowed full legal procedures before life, liberty, or property is taken away. D. An individual is guaranteed a lawyer regardless of if they can afford one or not. 7. A grand jury A. decides if a person is guilty or not guilty when accused of crime. B. is not often used in the federal criminal process today. C. issues an indictment when it finds enough evidence to justify a trial. D. must approve all plea bargains. 8. Which of the following are examples of civil liberties? A. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 B. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 C. The outcome of Brown v. The Board of Education, Topeka KS D. The Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution 9. What is the process of incorporation in relation to the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment? A. the complete merger of state governments and the federal government. B. the requirement that state governments must respect the rights listed in the first ten amendments. C. the inclusion of new amendments to the Constitution D. the separation of powers between branches of government 10. How does the 14th Amendment ensure equal protection under the laws? A. By prioritizing certain citizens over others B. By treating all citizens fairly C. By excluding certain groups from legal proceedings D. By allowing discrimination based on circumstances 11. The first court that hears a case is said to have A. concurrent jurisdiction B. exclusive jurisdiction C. original jurisdiction D. appellate jurisdiction 12. The number of total justices (associate and chief) on the Supreme Court A. 13 B. 6 C. 9 D. 8 13. Courts that can uphold, reserve, or modify the decisions of lower courts are said to have A. concurrent jurisdiction B. exclusive jurisdiction C. original jurisdiction D. appellate jurisdiction 14. Which of the following opinions agrees with the majority opinion but for different reasons? A. Majority B. Dissenting C. Plurality D. Concurring Read the following passage and answer question 15. 15. The case of ____ established the doctrine of judicial review. A. Madison v. Marbury B. Smith v. Anderson C. Marbury v. Madison D. Jefferson v. Madison 16. The Supreme Court's power to nullify laws that violate the Constitution is called _____. A. judicial restraint B. parliamentary procedure C. supreme veto D. judicial review E. habeas corpus 17. The concept that a judge should interpret the Constitution according to the Framers’ original intention is known as judicial A. activism. B. philosophy. C. restraint. D. review. 18. When justices believe the Constitution is a "living document" and make rulings to "correct injustices," they follow what judicial philosophy? A. Judicial Activism B. Judicial Review C. Original Jurisdiction D. Judicial Restraint 19. According to this amendment, the right to due process from the federal government also applies to state and local governments, giving everyone equal protection under the law. A. 4th Amendment B. 5th Amendment C. 6th Amendment D. 14th Amendment 20. Which part of government confirms judicial appointments? A. the House of Representatives B. the Senate C. the Vice President D. the Cabinet 21. Which group gathers to hear evidence of a possible crime and to recommend whether there is sufficient evidence to file criminal charges? A. grand jury B. trial jury C. magistrate judges D. public defenders 22. What are the two types of crimes? A. misdemeanors and felonies B. misdemeanors and offenses C. felonies and torts D. torts and disputes 23. The card shown above was issued as a consequence of which Supreme Court decision? A. Plessy v. Ferguson B. Roe v. Wade C. Gideon v. Wainwright D. Miranda v. Arizona 24. Court held that an attorney must be furnished to a defendant that cannot afford one A. Brown v. Board of Education B. Gideon v. Wainwright C. Plessy v. Ferguson D. Miranda v. Arizona E. Morse v. Frederick