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Constitutional Protections and Individual Freedoms Quiz

#1

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech?

First Amendment
Explanation

Protects freedom of speech

#2

In the United States, which amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment
Explanation

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

#3

In the United States, which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?

Second Amendment
Explanation

Protects the right to keep and bear arms

#4

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

Thirteenth Amendment
Explanation

Abolished slavery

#5

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition?

First Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

#6

What does the term 'due process' refer to in the context of constitutional law?

The requirement that laws be applied fairly and impartially
Explanation

Ensures fair and impartial application of laws

#7

What principle does the 'Miranda rights' protect?

Right against self-incrimination
Explanation

Protects against self-incrimination during interrogation

#8

What does the 'establishment clause' of the First Amendment protect?

The separation of church and state
Explanation

Protects separation of church and state

#9

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

Seventh Amendment
Explanation

Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases

#10

What does the 'free exercise clause' of the First Amendment protect?

The right to practice religion
Explanation

Protects the right to practice religion freely

#11

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the right to privacy as a constitutional right?

Roe v. Wade
Explanation

Established right to privacy as a constitutional right

#12

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech?

Schenck v. United States
Explanation

Established 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech

#13

What does the term 'incorporation' refer to in the context of constitutional law?

The process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states
Explanation

Process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states

#14

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'exclusionary rule' for improperly obtained evidence?

Mapp v. Ohio
Explanation

Established 'exclusionary rule' for improperly obtained evidence

#15

Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

Plessy v. Ferguson
Explanation

Established 'separate but equal' doctrine

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