FCLE Constitution Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

How many articles are in the original U.S. Constitution (not including amendments)?

Accepted Answer

7

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5

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6

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10

Question 2

What does the 4th Amendment protect citizens against?

Accepted Answer

Unreasonable searches and seizures

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Being tried twice for the same crime

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Excessive bail and fines

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Being forced to testify against oneself

Question 3

What is the process for amending the U.S. Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of states

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A majority vote in Congress and the president's signature

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A national referendum approved by a majority of voters

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A unanimous vote by the Supreme Court

Question 4

Which amendment guarantees the right to a trial by jury in criminal cases?

Accepted Answer

6th Amendment

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5th Amendment

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7th Amendment

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8th Amendment

Question 5

What does the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment prohibit?

Accepted Answer

The government from establishing an official state religion

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Congress from passing any laws about religion

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Citizens from practicing non-Christian religions

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Churches from participating in elections

Question 6

What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

Accepted Answer

To reserve powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people

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To guarantee freedom of speech to all citizens

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To establish the Supreme Court as the highest court

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To protect citizens from cruel and unusual punishment