US Amendments 3

Question 1

The 4th Amendment protects citizens against:

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Unreasonable searches and seizures

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Self-incrimination

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Cruel and unusual punishment

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Double jeopardy

Question 2

Under the 5th Amendment, 'double jeopardy' means a person cannot be:

Accepted Answer

Tried twice for the same crime after acquittal

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Sentenced twice for the same crime

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Charged with two crimes at once

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Tried in both state and federal court simultaneously

Question 3

The 6th Amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial in:

Accepted Answer

Criminal prosecutions

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Civil lawsuits

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Both criminal and civil cases

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Federal cases only

Question 4

Which amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people?

Accepted Answer

10th Amendment

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9th Amendment

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8th Amendment

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7th Amendment

Question 5

The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in:

Accepted Answer

Civil cases involving more than $20

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All criminal cases

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All federal cases

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Immigration hearings

Question 6

Which amendment was repealed by a later amendment?

Accepted Answer

18th Amendment (Prohibition)

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16th Amendment (income tax)

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17th Amendment (Senate elections)

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15th Amendment (voting rights)

Question 7

The 2nd Amendment protects the right to:

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Keep and bear arms

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Free speech

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Petition the government

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Assemble peacefully