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1. 
Which of the following is NOT protected by the 1st Amendment?
A.
The right to say what you want.
B.
The right to write what you want.
C.
The right to assemble in a group of people.
D.
The right to own a weapon.
2. 
According to the 10th Amendment, powers that are NOT given to the federal goverment are given to whom?
A.
National government
B.
States and its people
C.
Foreign governments
D.
No one has them
3. 
The 4th Amendment says that in order for your home to be searched the police must do what?
A.
Get a warrant or permission from a judge
B.
Call the SWAT team
C.
Get permission from Congress
D.
Get permission from the governor or president
4. 
Protesters walking down the street with signs stating, "Protect our 2nd Amendment rights" are most concerned with what?
A.
The right to a fair trial.
B.
The right to bear arms.
C.
The right to freedom of religion.
D.
The right to have a lawyer.
5. 
"Due process of the law" is often explained by simply saying:
A.
Only hte really bad criminals will be treated differently.
B.
You are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
C.
The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
D.
We the people of the United States have a perfect union.
6. 
Which rights are part of the "due process" guaranteed to U.S. citizens? Check all that are true.
A.
Right to have a lawyer to represent you.
B.
Right to know what crime you are accused of.
C.
Right to explain why you are innocent and to preesnt evidence to prove your innocence.
D.
The right to bear arms.
7. 
In 2013 a U.S. Citizen placed a bomb at the Boston Marathon kiling several people and injuring hundreds. Is it legal for the bomber to be tortured as punishment for his crime?
A.
Yes, because he intentionally hurt hundreds of people.
B.
Yes, because he became a terrorist and the law does not apply to him.
C.
No, because he is guaranteed to a fair trial.
D.
No, because U.S. Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishment, including torture.
8. 
The Bill of Rights explains that you have the right to a trial by jury if you are accused of a crime. What is a citizen's responsibility that goes along with this right?
9. 
The 13th Amendment to the Constitution gave African Americans the right to vote. What responsibility goes along with that right?
A.
To vote
B.
To run for office
C.
To picket or protest unfair laws
D.
To impeach lawmakers they disagree with
10. 
If you witness a crime (see someone do something illegal), what responsibility do you have as a U.S. Citizen?
A.
To keep silent and hide because you don't want to put your family in danger.
B.
To testify or speak in court about the crime you witnessed.
C.
To start a neighborhood watch association to help keep your neighborhood safe.
D.
To become a judge.
11. 
When people say "I plead the fifth" what they mean is:
A.
You don't have to let the police search your home without a warrant.
B.
You have not yet committed the crime five times so you are innocent.
C.
You cannot be accused of a crime unless there are five witnesses.
D.
You don't have to testify against yourself when you are accused of a crime.
12. 
The BIll of Rights guarantees the freedom of assembly. what responsibility goes along with that right?
A.
None. You can protest however you want because it is your right.
B.
You need to participate in an assembly at least once a year or you may lose that right.
C.
You must carry protest signs and chant. Any other protests are illegal.
D.
You must respect the property and people where the protest is taking place. Any damage or harm could get you arrested.
13. 
A jury can best be described as:
A.
A group of people who are elected to help a judge decide court cases.
B.
A jury is an official name for a judge.
C.
A jury is a group of ordinary citizens who have been requested to come and decide the result of court cases in their community.
D.
A person who has been accused of a crime and has the right to "due process" before they are found innocent or guilty.
14. 
In your opinion, which of the Bill of Rights is the most important? Give examples of what might happen if that amendment was taken away. Your answer should explain the purpose of the amendment.
15. 
Lee and Grant were reading about a court case in which a guy stole a pizza from a restaurant. As punishment the court said he must pay $200,000 and spend 10 years in prison. Lee argues that this case could not have taken place in the United States. Grant disagrees adn says that he thinks the case was in a U.S. court. Who do you think is correct and why?