Amendments: Matching Quiz
Match examples to the amendment they belong to. Hope you do good.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which amendment does this example belong to?- You can meet with some of yours friends and go skateboarding down a public sidewalk.
- A.
A. Amendment 3,4
- B.
B. Amendment 1
- C.
C. Amendment 10
- D.
D. No amendment fits this example.
Correct Answer
B. B. Amendment 1Explanation
This example belongs to Amendment 1 because it involves the freedom of assembly and the freedom of expression. The individuals in the example are exercising their right to meet with friends and engage in a recreational activity, skateboarding, in a public space, which is protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which amendment does this example belong to?- You decide to stand on school grounds during class periods and shout out biblical passages to passersby.
- A.
A. Amendment 2
- B.
B. Amendment 7
- C.
C. Amendment 1
- D.
D. No amendment fits this example.
Correct Answer
C. C. Amendment 1Explanation
This example belongs to Amendment 1 because it involves the exercise of free speech and expression. The person is standing on school grounds and shouting out biblical passages, which is a form of expressing their religious beliefs. Amendment 1 protects the freedom of speech, religion, and expression, allowing individuals to share their beliefs and ideas publicly.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which amendment does this example belong to?- You have the right to smoke tobacco if you want to.
- A.
A. Amendment 2
- B.
B. Amendment 9
- C.
C. Amendment 3,4,8
- D.
D. No amendment fits this example.
Correct Answer
D. D. No amendment fits this example.Explanation
This example does not belong to any specific amendment because there is no constitutional right to smoke tobacco. While there are certain rights protected by the Constitution, such as the right to free speech and the right to bear arms, there is no explicit right to smoke tobacco mentioned in any amendment. Therefore, the correct answer is D. No amendment fits this example.Rate this question:
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- 4.
This statement belongs to the 6th amendment. Members of the armed forces may be tried in military court under military law/justice.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This statement is true because the 6th amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial for all citizens, including members of the armed forces. However, it also recognizes that military personnel are subject to military law and justice, which means they can be tried in military courts for offenses committed while on active duty. This is necessary to maintain discipline and order within the armed forces and ensure that military justice is administered efficiently.Rate this question:
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- 5.
This statement belongs to the 5th and 6th amendment. If arrested for a felony or major crime,you cannnot be held indefinitely in jail without going to trial.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
4th 5th and 6th amendmentRate this question:
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- 6.
Explain in your own words what the first five amendments mean.
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