Constitutional Rights and Liberties in the American Legal System Quiz

Test your knowledge of American constitutional law with questions on freedom of speech, due process, Miranda rights, and more!

#1

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

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#2

In the context of the U.S. Constitution, what does the term 'eminent domain' refer to?

Freedom of the press
Government's power to take private property for public use with compensation
Prohibition of unreasonable searches
Right to a fair and speedy trial
#3

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects against self-incrimination?

First Amendment
Second Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
#4

Which clause of the Fourteenth Amendment is often cited in cases involving equal protection?

Due Process Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Commerce Clause
#5

What landmark Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

Brown v. Board of Education
Marbury v. Madison
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Roe v. Wade
#6

Which clause in the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from establishing a national religion?

Free Exercise Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Commerce Clause
Establishment Clause
#7

What does the term 'due process' refer to in the context of the U.S. Constitution?

The right to a speedy trial
Prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment
Fair treatment through the legal system
The right to bear arms
#8

Which Supreme Court case established the 'Miranda rights' for individuals in police custody?

Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
#9

In the context of constitutional law, what does the term 'strict scrutiny' refer to?

A standard for reviewing laws involving fundamental rights or suspect classifications
A relaxed approach to judicial review
A principle related to presidential powers
A process for amending the Constitution
#10

Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?

Third Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
#11

What is the purpose of the Equal Protection Clause in the Fourteenth Amendment?

Ensuring the right to bear arms
Prohibiting discrimination by the government
Protecting against unreasonable searches
Establishing the right to a jury trial
#12

Which amendment grants the right to a trial by jury in civil cases involving a certain monetary amount?

Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Eighth Amendment

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