the right to avoid taxes that oppose one’s religious beliefs
the right to postpone a trial that interferes with employment
the right to avoid self incrimination
the right to select one’s own jury
Peter Brown has lived in his home since he was a child. Now the department of parks and recreation wants to tear down his neighborhood to build a park. A government official comes to visit Peter and offers to buy the house from him. Peter refuses. The official says that the government will now seize the property under the constitutional power of “eminent domain.” According to the U.S. Constitution, under what circumstances would Peter win his fight to keep his home?
If the government did not make a reasonable effort to build the park in an uninhabited area.
If Peter was born a citizen of the United States, not a naturalized citizen or resident.
If the government did not offer him fair market price for his home.
If Peter could prove that he has paid the full price of the house already.
What was the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to protect individual liberties against abuses of government power
to establish republican government in America
to announce the colonists’ reasons for separating from Great Britain
to establish a stronger central government
The chart below lists several possible government actions.
I. Outlaw a religion
II. Permit journalists to criticize the President
III. Place reasonable limitations on speech harmful to others
IV Punish media sources for reports that may be offensive but are truthful
Which of these government actions would violate the First Amendment?
II and III
I and II
II and IV
I and IV
A woman was accused of shoplifting in a neighborhood department store. She went to trial and the jury found her "not guilty". However, the store owner found video footage after the trial, proving that the woman did shoplift. The owner takes the evidence to the district attorney. How will the district attorney respond?
After seeing this evidence, the woman may admit her wrongdoing and plead guilty to a lesser charge.
The woman cannot be convicted because she was not advised of her right to legal counsel.
With this evidence, the woman will probably be convicted on her second trial.
The woman cannot be tried again because this would violate the ban on "double jeopardy".
The chart below contains excerpts from several constitutional amendments.
What was the primary purpose of the four amendments on this chart?
to strengthen the national security of the United States
to meet the demands of different groups to be enfranchised
to ensure the smooth running of the American economy
to protect individual liberties from government interference