Exploring Civil Rights and Liberties in the U.S.

Exploring Civil Rights and Liberties in the U.S.

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

R. Hernandez

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between civil rights and civil liberties?

Civil rights are only applicable to citizens, while civil liberties apply to everyone.

Civil rights are protections from government actions, while civil liberties are guarantees of equal treatment.

Civil liberties are only applicable to citizens, while civil rights apply to everyone.

Civil liberties are protections from government actions, while civil rights are guarantees of equal treatment.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a substantive liberty?

The right to vote

The right to remain silent

The right to free speech

The right to a fair trial

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the presumption of innocence in criminal cases represent?

A substantive liberty

A procedural liberty

A civil right

A constitutional amendment

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are civil liberties primarily found in the U.S. Constitution?

The Preamble

The Articles

The 14th Amendment

The Bill of Rights

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Barron vs. Baltimore case?

It established the right to free speech.

It ruled that the Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government.

It applied the Bill of Rights to the states.

It incorporated the 14th Amendment.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 14th Amendment primarily address?

The right to vote

Equal protection and due process

The right to free speech

The right to bear arms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is selective incorporation?

Applying state laws to the federal government

Applying the Bill of Rights to the federal government only

Applying each right in the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis

Applying all rights in the Bill of Rights to the states at once

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which case ruled that states could not use evidence gathered from warrantless searches?

Gitlow vs. New York

Mapp vs. Ohio

Benton vs. Maryland

Barron vs. Baltimore

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To limit the power of the state governments

To grant new powers to the state governments

To grant new powers to the federal government

To limit the power of the federal government

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for citizens to be vigilant about their civil liberties?

To ensure the government does not overstep its bounds

To ensure the government can pass new laws

To ensure the government can enforce existing laws

To ensure the government can protect the majority

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