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Constitutional Rights and Legal Protections in the United States Quiz

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

First Amendment

Explanation

First Amendment protects freedom of speech.

What is the main purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

Explanation

Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

Thirteenth Amendment

Explanation

Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?

Second Amendment

Explanation

Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms.

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

Fourth Amendment

Explanation

Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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

Rights of the accused to remain silent and have an attorney

Explanation

Miranda rights ensure the right to silence and legal representation.

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing segregation in public facilities?

Plessy v. Ferguson

Explanation

Plessy v. Ferguson established 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Which Supreme Court case established the right to privacy in the United States?

Roe v. Wade

Explanation

Roe v. Wade established the right to privacy.

What does the 'double jeopardy' clause of the Fifth Amendment protect against?

Being tried for the same crime twice

Explanation

Double jeopardy clause protects against being tried twice for the same crime.

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What does the 'establishment clause' of the First Amendment prohibit the government from doing?

Establishing a national religion

Explanation

Establishment clause prohibits establishing a national religion.

#11

What does the 'due process' clause of the Fourteenth Amendment ensure?

Equal protection under the law

Explanation

Due process clause ensures equal protection under the law.

#12

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Eighth Amendment

Explanation

Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

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Which constitutional amendment protects citizens' rights to a fair trial, including the right to a jury?

Sixth Amendment

Explanation

Sixth Amendment protects the right to a fair trial, including a jury.

#14

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech?

Schenck v. United States

Explanation

Schenck v. United States established the 'clear and present danger' test.

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

Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court

Explanation

Exclusionary rule prohibits using illegally obtained evidence.

Constitutional Rights and Legal Protections in the United States Quiz

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

What is the main purpose of the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

Which constitutional amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to bear arms?

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

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

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of 'separate but equal' doctrine, allowing segregation in public facilities?

Which Supreme Court case established the right to privacy in the United States?

What does the 'double jeopardy' clause of the Fifth Amendment protect against?

What does the 'establishment clause' of the First Amendment prohibit the government from doing?

What does the 'due process' clause of the Fourteenth Amendment ensure?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?

Which constitutional amendment protects citizens' rights to a fair trial, including the right to a jury?

In which case did the Supreme Court establish the 'clear and present danger' test for restricting free speech?

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

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