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Bill of Rights - Chapter 10 Test
TCI - Ch. 10 Test
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Social Studies
8th Grade
12/19/2011

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The person most responsible for writing the Bill of Rights was
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James Madison
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The Bill of Rights is part of the
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United States Constitution
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The job of protecting the rights listed in the Bill of Rights belongs mainly to
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the federal courts
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The first amendment protects
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speech, worship, and assembly
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The fourth amendment protects people and their property from
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unreasonable searches and seizures
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The following is not protected by the First amendment
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falsely crying "Fire" in a crowded theater
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The second amendment protects the rights of citizens to own
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guns
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The "Miranda warning" reminds people who are arrested for a crime that they have the right to
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remain silent and not answer questions
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The ninth amendment says that rights not listed in the constitution
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belong to the people
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A warrant issued by a judge is needed to
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search a person's home
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A person who has been indicted by a grand jury has the right to all of the following
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a jury trial, a speedy trial, a defense lawyer
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If found innocent at trial, a person may not be
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tried again for the same crime
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During trial, a person accused of a crime has the right to
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hear and question all witnesses
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A person found guilty of a crime is protected from
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excessive fines
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People arrested for crimes do not have the right to
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destroy police evidence
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The eighth amendment bans
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cruel and unusual punishments
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The Fourth amendment protects against
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unreasonable searches and seizures
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The First amendment gives people the right to
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assemble & protest
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The sixth amendment gives us the right to
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have a jury trial
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The third amendment says a person cannot be forced to
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quarter soldiers at home
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