Political Science 1010 - American National Government » Spring 2021 » Module III Assessment

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Question #1
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution because __________.
A.   it was originally part of the Declaration of Independence
B.   key states refused to ratify the Constitution unless it was added
C.   it was part of the Articles of Confederation
D.   Alexander Hamilton believed it was necessary
Question #2
An example of a right explicitly protected by the Constitution as drafted at the Constitutional convention is the __________.
A.   right not to be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment
B.   right to a writ of habeas corpus
C.   right to free speech
D.   right to keep and bear arms
Question #3
The Fourteenth Amendment was critically important for civil liberties because it __________.
A.   helped start the process of selective incorporation of the Bill of Rights
B.   allowed the states to continue to enact black codes
C.   guaranteed free slaves the right to vote
D.   outlawed slavery
Question #4
Which of the following provisions is not part of the First Amendment?
A.   the right to peaceably assemble
B.   the protection of freedom of religion
C.   the right to free speech
D.   the right to keep and bear arms
Question #5
The Third Amendment can be though of as __________.
A.   forming part of a broader conception of privacy in the home that is also protected by the Second and Fourth Amendments
B.   reinforcing the right to keep and bear arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment
C.   strengthening the right to a jury trial in criminal cases
D.   ensuring the right to freedom of the press
Question #6
The Fourth Amendment's requirement for a warrant __________.
A.   does not apply when there is a serious risk that evidence will be destroyed before a warrant can be issued
B.   does not protect people who rent or lease property
C.   applies only to searches of the home
D.   applies only to the seizure of property as evidence
Question #7
The Supreme Court case known as Kelo v. City of New London was controversial because it __________.
A.   limited the application of the death penalty
B.   regulated popular ride-sharing services like Lyft and Uber
C.   allowed greater use of the power of eminent domain
D.   made it harder for police to use evidence obtained without a warrant
Question #8
Which of the following rights is not protected by the Sixth Amendment?
A.   the right to remain silent
B.   the right to trial by an impartial jury
C.   the right to cross-examine witnesses in a trial
D.   the right to a speedy trial
Question #9
The double jeopardy rule in the Bill of Rights forbids which of the following?
A.   none of these options
B.   prosecuting someone in a state court for a criminal act he or she had been acquitted of in federal court
C.   suing someone for damages for an act the person was found not guilty of
D.   prosecuting someone in federal court for a criminal act he or she had been acquitted of in a state court
Question #10
The Supreme Court has decided that the death penalty __________.
A.   may be applied only to acts of terrorism
B.   is never cruel and unusual punishment
C.   is always cruel and unusual punishment
D.   may not be applied to those who were under 18 when they committed the crime
Question #11
Which of the following rights is not explicitly protected by some state constitutions?
A.   the right to a free public education
B.   the right to hunt
C.   the right to polygamous marriage
D.   the right to privacy
Question #12
The right to privacy has been controversial for all of the following reasons except __________.
A.   it is not explicitly included in the Constitution or the Bill of Rights
B.   it has been interpreted to protect a women's right to have an abortion
C.   it has been used to overturn laws that have substantial public support
D.   most US citizens today believe the government should be allowed to outlaw birth control
Question #13
Which of the following rules has the Supreme Court said is an undue burden on the right to have an abortion?
A.   Women must notify their spouses before having an abortion.
B.   Women must be informed of the health consequences of having an abortion.
C.   Women must make more than one visit to an abortion clinic before the procedure can be performed.
D.   Minors must gain the consent of a parent or judge before seeking an abortion.
Question #14
A major difference between most European countries and the United States today is __________.
A.   there are more legal restrictions on how the US government uses tracking technology than in Europe
B.   laws in Europe more strictly regulate how government official can use tracking technology
C.   companies based in Europe don't have to comply with US privacy laws
D.   most Europeans don't use technologies that can easily be tracked

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