Who Dis?
Where are the religion clauses in the Constitution?
5th Amendment
3rd Amendment
2nd Amendment
1st Amendment
1st Amendment
Which planet has the shortest day (fastest rotation) in our solar system?
Jupiter
What ancient legal principle does the 3rd Amendment embody?
“A man's home is his castle.”
“A man should marry whom he wishes”
“One man, one vote”
“Government power derived from the people”
“A man's home is his castle.”
Which 1st Amendment rights enhance how people can use their freedom of expression and freedom of religion?
Right to bear arms
Rights to vote in federal and state elections
Rights of assembly and petition
Rights to a lawyer and an unbiased jury
Rights of assembly and petition
What is the longest mountain range in the world?
Andes Mountains
Which positive right the 7th amendment guarantee?
The right to a trial by jury
The right to bear arms
The right to travel
Freedom of expression
The right to a trial by jury
What is the largest island in the world?
Greenland
Which phrase refers to the lack of an established church?
Religious tolerance
Religious intolerance
Separation of church and state
Freedom of the press
Separation of church and state
What happened when the Bonus Army used the right to petition to ask for their military bonuses to be paid early?
Half went home unsatisfied and the ones who stayed were attacked by the U.S. Army
General Douglas MacArthur slaughtered them, killing more than 100 veterans
Congress listened to the their plea and granted them their bonuses as requested
They were jailed since veterans do not process the right of petition
Half went home unsatisfied and the ones who stayed were attacked by the U.S. Army
Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu?
Inca
When did the Bill of Rights become far more powerful and important than it was initially envisioned?
Never
During the nineteenth century
Almost immediately
During the twentieth century
During the twentieth century
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What are the two parts of free exercise of religion?
Established churches and government support of religion
Physical activities and obedience to the law
Freedom to believe and freedom to practice religious beliefs
Rituals and the Holy Text
Freedom to believe and freedom to practice religious beliefs
In a 1st Amendment context, what does petition mean?
To run for political office so you can influence policy
To ask the government to change it policies
To register people to vote
To be able to communicate with the judge when you serve on a jury
To ask the government to change it policies
What year did World War I begin?
1914
Why is the case of John Peter Zenger significant?
It demonstrated that juries can serve as a check to stop abusive government policies
It supported the idea that truth is a defense against a charge of seditious libel
It showed that religious freedom was going to be taken seriously in America
A and B but not C
B and C but not A
A, B, and C
A and B but not C
Which country has the most time zones in the world?
France
What forces pose a significant danger to freedom of speech?
The internet
Majority groups that don't care for the opinions of a minority
Government officials
All of the above
Both A and C
Both B and C
Both B and C
Which was the first time the Supreme Court dealt with a case based on the right to associate
NAACP v Alabama
FCC v. CBS
FDA v. Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Plessy v. Ferguson
NAACP v Alabama
Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury
Why did many regard as a threat to American during the early years of the 20th century?
Socialism and communism
The labor movement
Anarchy
All of these
All of these
Which U.S. state produces the most corn?
Iowa
How did the Supreme Court tend to interpret the 2nd Amendment in 1939?
It was about the right of the federal government to ban certain types of weapons
It was about the right of individual Americans to own guns
It was about the rights of states to maintain an armed militia
None of these
It was about the rights of states to maintain an armed militia
In which domain has the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a right NOT to associate?
Private life
Large social purposes
Business-related activities
All of these
Private life
Which famous explorer completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth (his expedition)?
Ferdinand Magellan