Question

the constitution: lesson quiz 3 - 3
directions: modified true/false decide whether each statement is true or false. mark true or false.

1. the first ten amendments, which identify freedoms of citizens, is known as the preamble.
2. the first amendment protects freedom of religion and prevents the government from establishing a national religion.
3. in the case plessy v. ferguson, the supreme court ruled that separate but equal facilities violated the constitution.
4. one method of proposing an amendment is by a two - thirds vote in the house and senate.
5. structural changes to the constitution, extensions of government power, and external individual rights are outlined in amendments 18 - 24.

directions: multiple choice indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or the question.

1. the right to due process of law is guaranteed by the

a. fifth amendment. c. seventh amendment.
b. second amendment. d. tenth amendment.

1. in texas v. johnson, the supreme court ruled that flag - burning is protected by

a. first amendment. c. sixth amendment.
b. second amendment. d. ninth amendment.

1. which of the following best describes the formal process of amending the constitution?

a. propose an amendment, then have citizens vote on it.
b. propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.
c. ratify an amendment, then propose it be voted on by congress.
d. vote on an amendment, then have congress ratify it.

1. which amendment was created to protect the rights of freed slaves and former slaves?

a. first amendment c. ninth amendment
b. fourteenth amendment d. seventh amendment

1. which group can influence the meaning of the constitution through judicial review?

a. congress
b. the president
c. state lawmakers
d. the supreme court

Explanation:

1. The first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights, not the Preamble. So it's false.
2. The First Amendment indeed protects freedom of religion and prevents the government from establishing a national religion. True.
3. In Plessy v. Ferguson, the Supreme - Court ruled that separate but equal facilities were constitutional. So the statement is false.
4. One method of proposing an amendment is by a two - thirds vote in the House and Senate. True.
5. Amendments 18 - 24 deal with various issues like prohibition, voting rights etc., not mainly individual rights outlined in the Bill of Rights. False.
6. The right to due process of law is guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment.
7. In Texas v. Johnson, the Supreme Court ruled that flag - burning is protected as symbolic speech under the First Amendment.
8. The formal process of amending the Constitution is to propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.
9. The Fourteenth Amendment was created to protect the rights of freed slaves and ensure equal protection under the law.
10. The Supreme Court can influence the meaning of the Constitution through judicial review.

Answer:

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. A. Fifth Amendment
7. A. First Amendment
8. B. Propose an amendment, then have state legislatures ratify it.
9. B. Fourteenth Amendment
10. D. the Supreme Court