#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
#2
In the context of the U.S. Constitution, what does the Supremacy Clause establish?
The power of the President to veto legislation
The supremacy of federal law over state law
The division of powers between the three branches of government
The authority of Congress to declare war
#3
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution addresses the right to keep and bear arms?
First Amendment
Second Amendment
Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
#4
What legal doctrine allows for the seizure of private property for public use, provided that just compensation is given to the property owner?
Eminent domain
Due process
Double jeopardy
Ex post facto
#5
Which constitutional amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#6
What is the legal concept of 'habeas corpus' primarily used for?
Freedom of speech
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Right to a speedy and public trial
Protection against unlawful detention or imprisonment
#7
In criminal cases, the 'Miranda warning' informs individuals about their rights, including the right to remain silent. Which amendment is associated with the Miranda warning?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#8
What is the primary purpose of the Due Process Clause in the U.S. Constitution?
To protect against self-incrimination
To ensure a fair and impartial trial
To guarantee the right to bear arms
To protect against unreasonable searches
#9
What does the term 'ex post facto' refer to in constitutional law?
A law that applies retroactively and criminalizes an action that was legal when committed
A law that applies only to specific individuals
A law that addresses issues of free speech
A law that regulates interstate commerce
#10
What is the 'equal protection clause' and which amendment does it stem from?
It guarantees the right to a fair trial; Fifth Amendment
It prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, or other protected characteristics; Fourteenth Amendment
It ensures the right to free speech; First Amendment
It protects against unreasonable searches and seizures; Fourth Amendment
#11
Which constitutional amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment?
Eighth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Twelfth Amendment
#12
What is the 'doctrine of stare decisis' in legal terms?
Presumption of innocence
Precedent-based decision-making
Right to privacy
Double jeopardy protection
#13
Which constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
#14
In the context of equal protection under the law, what does the term 'strict scrutiny' refer to?
A highly detailed legal analysis
A lenient approach to constitutional interpretation
A middle-tier level of judicial review
A rigorous standard for reviewing laws affecting certain groups
#15
Which landmark case established the right to privacy as a constitutional right, influencing decisions related to issues like contraception and abortion?
Roe v. Wade
Brown v. Board of Education
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
#16
In constitutional law, what is the significance of the 'clear and present danger' test?
It assesses the reliability of eyewitness testimony
It evaluates the legitimacy of search warrants
It determines the constitutionality of restricting free speech in certain circumstances
It examines the admissibility of evidence in criminal trials
#17
Which U.S. Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
Marbury v. Madison
McCulloch v. Maryland
Gibbons v. Ogden
Dred Scott v. Sandford