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Constitutional Rights and Legal Procedures Quiz

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

First Amendment

Explanation

Guarantees freedom of speech.

What does the 'Miranda rights' refer to in the United States?

Rights of the accused

Explanation

Rights of the accused during arrest.

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

Thirteenth Amendment

Explanation

Abolished slavery.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Fourth Amendment

Explanation

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

In the United States, who has the power to declare war?

The Congress

Explanation

Congress has the power to declare war.

In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison

Explanation

Established principle of judicial review.

What is the significance of the Fifth Amendment in U.S. law?

Right to remain silent

Explanation

Grants the right to remain silent.

What does the term 'habeas corpus' refer to in legal contexts?

Right to challenge unlawful detention

Explanation

Right to challenge unlawful detention.

What is the 'exclusionary rule' in U.S. law?

Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court

Explanation

Illegal evidence cannot be used in court.

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What is the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Guarantees due process and equal protection under the law

Explanation

Ensures due process and equal protection.

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Which concept in constitutional law ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

Separation of powers

Explanation

Prevents concentration of power in one branch.

#12

In the U.S. Constitution, what is the 'commerce clause'?

Article I, Section 8, Clause 3

Explanation

Regulates interstate commerce.

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What is the 'establishment clause' in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

Prohibits the government from establishing an official religion

Explanation

Prohibits establishing an official religion.

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What is the 'due process clause' in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Protects against deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process of law

Explanation

Protects against deprivation without due process.

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What is the 'Supremacy Clause' in the U.S. Constitution?

Establishes the Constitution as the highest law of the land

Explanation

Establishes Constitution as highest law.

Constitutional Rights and Legal Procedures Quiz

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

What does the 'Miranda rights' refer to in the United States?

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

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

In the United States, who has the power to declare war?

In which landmark case did the U.S. Supreme Court establish the principle of judicial review?

What is the significance of the Fifth Amendment in U.S. law?

What does the term 'habeas corpus' refer to in legal contexts?

What is the 'exclusionary rule' in U.S. law?

What is the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Which concept in constitutional law ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful?

In the U.S. Constitution, what is the 'commerce clause'?

What is the 'establishment clause' in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

What is the 'due process clause' in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

What is the 'Supremacy Clause' in the U.S. Constitution?

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