Use this study set to prepare for the upcoming Constitution exam at D39C.
Do state laws supercede federal laws?
No
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Can the president make new laws that congress can vote on?
No
If you have the “f-word” on your shirt while sitting on a public bench, is it considered free speech?
Yes
Did the Plessy v. Ferguson case make separate facilities for blacks and whites?
Yes
What did the Brown v. Board of Education do?
Ended school segregation
Can you protest anywhere, anytime?
No
In order to become president, do you have to be born in the United States?
Yes
In order to become president, do you have to be at least 35 years old?
Yes
Can a police officer stop you and do a body search if they suspect you are a drug dealer?
No
Which amendment grants freedom of press?
1st amendment
In the Dred Scott case, did it declare all Africans equal?
No
In 1896, which case made segregation legal?
Plessy v. Ferguson
When did segregation in schools become “unconstitutional”?
1954
Does a criminal have a right to an attorney even if they can’t afford one?
Yes
Can somebody create a petition to the supreme court to impeach a member of congress?
No
Is hate speech on a shirt in school protected?
No
According to the Constitution, is the government allowed to force citizens to house soldiers in their own home?
No
Does the Constitution include all the rules you must follow and the rights you have?
No
Is it true that no person can be offended by speech?
No
Which amendment allows you to refuse to testify against yourself?
5th amendment
Your right to your religion is protected by…
1st amendment
Your right to print ideas online is protected by…
1st amendment
Which amendment made alcohol illegal?
18th amendment
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th amendment