Chapter Review
Chapter 36:
Introduction to Constitutional law
Practice Test
1.
The __________ is the framework of American government, establishing the branches of government and basic rights.
a.
Magna Carta
b.
Declaration of Independence
c.
Constitution
d.
Federalist Papers
2.
The Constitution can be changed __________.
a.
by order of the president
b.
in no way
c.
by two different amendment processes
d.
by one amendment process
3.
__________ individual rights were included in the original Constitution.
a.
No
b.
A few
c.
Many
d.
All
4.
The Bill of Rights was added in 1791 to protect Americans against the overuse of power by the __________.
a.
federal government
b.
federal and state governments
c.
executive branch
d.
large business owners
5.
Through interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment, __________ protections in the Bill of Rights apply to state and local government.
a.
all
b.
most
c.
no
d.
a few
6.
Rights guaranteed in the Constitution __________.
a.
are absolute
b.
cannot by their nature conflict with other rights
c.
may be limited when they conflict with other rights
d.
are guidelines which the government may observe if they don't conflict with government policy
7.
An example of a test used by the courts to determine how a freedom of speech case should be decided is __________.
a.
someone yells "Fire!" in a crowded theater
b.
considering that Congress is forbidden to make laws abridging the freedom of speech
c.
balancing the danger to the public against the benefit to an individual making the speech
d.
the percentage of people willing to accommodate that right in society
8.
The Constitution protects individuals from certain actions by __________.
a.
private citizens
b.
businesses
c.
organizations
d.
the government
9.
If your mother entered your locked bedroom and removed your diary and read it, she would have violated __________ rights under the Constitution.
a.
privacy
b.
privacy and free speech
c.
free speech
d.
none of your
10.
When your rights have been violated, you should __________.
a.
get a lawyer to sue
b.
consider whether to enforce your rights since it can be costly and time-consuming
c.
file a complaint with the civil liberties organization
d.
accept it as the price to pay for living in a democracy
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