After the Bill of Rights, later amendments to the Constitution have affected Americans' participation in government by
A placing limits on who is eligible to be a U.S. citizen
B ensuring that more groups of U.S. citizens can vote
C increasing the number of people elected to federal offices
D limiting the methods the states can use to run elections
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 MC)
The goal of Amendments 15,19, and 26 is to ensure that
A citizens are not discriminated against in the workplace
B no citizen will ever be held in the bonds of slavery
C citizens who pay their taxes have a voice in government
D all citizens over the age of 18 have a voice in government
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 HC)
Read this scenario applying to the Bill of Rights.
In April, 2013, Tristan used his cell phone during church to text messages to his friend Kavan. He suggested they meet up at the nearby park after church. Kavan sent on the invitation to other friends. Once the boys got to the park, FBI agents were waiting for them. Hand me your cell phone, one of the agents said. Why We intercepted several suspicious messages sent about an hour ago. Tristan handed over his cell phone.
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Which of Tristan's constitutional rights was violated?
A Freedom of religion
B Freedom of assembly
C Protection against unlawful accusations
D Protection against unwarranted search and seizure
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 MC)
Patrick Henry made this statement in his speech at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. The purpose of the speech was to explain why he opposed ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
A quotation by Patrick Henry at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. He says, You are not to inquire how your trade may be increased, nor how you are to become a great and powerful people, but how your liberties can be secured, for liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.
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With which statement would the author of the quote above most likely agree?
A The president should have the ability to meet with leaders from around the world to plan for war.
B The U.S. Supreme Court should have the ability to strike down a law limiting prayer on public property.
C The New York legislature should have the ability to pass a law limiting media coverage of a local tragedy.
D A coalition of U.S. senators should be able to add NASA funding to the new congressional budget.
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 HC)
Quotation taken from a 1787 essay, the first by Centinel. It says, Your present frame of government secures to you a right to hold yourselves, houses, papers, and possessions free from search and seizure...
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"Centinel" wrote to Pennsylvania readers that the proposed U.S. Constitution should secure which type of protection in the Bill of Rights?
A Freedom of the press
B Guaranteed trial by jury
C No quartering of troops in private homes
D Warrants needed for trespassing or taking property
Answers
Explanation:
After the Bill of Rights, later amendments to the Constitution have affected Americans' participation in government by
A placing limits on who is eligible to be a U.S. citizen
B ensuring that more groups of U.S. citizens can vote
C increasing the number of people elected to federal offices
D limiting the methods the states can use to run elections
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(02.08 MC)
The goal of Amendments 15,19, and 26 is to ensure that
A citizens are not discriminated against in the workplace
B no citizen will ever be held in the bonds of slavery
C citizens who pay their taxes have a voice in government
D all citizens over the age of 18 have a voice in government
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 HC)
Read this scenario applying to the Bill of Rights.
In April, 2013, Tristan used his cell phone during church to text messages to his friend Kavan. He suggested they meet up at the nearby park after church. Kavan sent on the invitation to other friends. Once the boys got to the park, FBI agents were waiting for them. Hand me your cell phone, one of the agents said. Why We intercepted several suspicious messages sent about an hour ago. Tristan handed over his cell phone.
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Which of Tristan's constitutional rights was violated?
A Freedom of religion
B Freedom of assembly
C Protection against unlawful accusations
D Protection against unwarranted search and seizure
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 MC)
Patrick Henry made this statement in his speech at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. The purpose of the speech was to explain why he opposed ratifying the Constitution without a Bill of Rights.
A quotation by Patrick Henry at the Virginia Ratifying Convention. He says, You are not to inquire how your trade may be increased, nor how you are to become a great and powerful people, but how your liberties can be secured, for liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.
© 2013 FLVS
With which statement would the author of the quote above most likely agree?
A The president should have the ability to meet with leaders from around the world to plan for war.
B The U.S. Supreme Court should have the ability to strike down a law limiting prayer on public property.
C The New York legislature should have the ability to pass a law limiting media coverage of a local tragedy.
D A coalition of U.S. senators should be able to add NASA funding to the new congressional budget.
Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
(Foundations 07 HC)
Quotation taken from a 1787 essay, the first by Centinel. It says, Your present frame of government secures to you a right to hold yourselves, houses, papers, and possessions free from search and seizure...
© 2013 FLVS
"Centinel" wrote to Pennsylvania readers that the proposed U.S. Constitution should secure which type of protection in the Bill of Rights?
A Freedom of the press
B Guaranteed trial by jury
C No quartering of troops in private homes
D Warrants needed for trespassing or taking property