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Politics: US Civil Rights and Liberties 1

This is the first quiz based on US Civil Rights and Liberties, which is covered in the AQA A-Level Politics Specification. Match these words with their definitions: Civil Rights Civil Liberties The First Amendment (1791) The Second Amendment (1791) The Third Amendment (1791) The Fourth Amendment (1791) The Fifth Amendment (1791) The Sixth Amendment (1791) The Seventh Amendment (1791) The Eighth Amendment (1791) The Ninth Amendment (1791) The Tenth Amendment (1791) The Thirteenth Amendment (1865) The Fourteenth Amendment (1868) The Fifteenth Amendment (1870) The Nineteenth Amendment (1920) The Twenty-Fourth Amendment (1964) The Bill of Rights
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The Ninth Amendment (1791)
This amendment stated that rights which are not enumerated (limited) by the Constitution are still held by the people, and are protected.
The Seventh Amendment (1791)
This amendment established the rights to a trial by jury in common law suits over a certain value.
The Fifteenth Amendment (1870)
This amendment gave men of all races the right to vote, including former enslaved people.
The First Amendment (1791)
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

This amendment remains highly controversial and is much debated in the modern United States.
The Sixth Amendment (1791)
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, the right to be informed of the charges against oneself, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to have legal representation.
The Bill of Rights
This is the collective name given to the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The amendments were added to the Constitution in order to address the concerns raised by the Anti-Federalists during the ratification debates in 1787-1788. It establishes certain fundamental rights and limits the powers of the federal government, protecting individual liberties such as freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly, as well as the right to bear arms and protections against unreasonable searches and seizures and cruel and unusual punishment.
The Third Amendment (1791)
This amendment was the right to not have military troops quartered in private homes.

This amendment was a response to the actions of the British government, which, prior to the American Revolution, had forced people in the 13 colonies to have British soldiers quartered in their homes.
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment (1964)
This amendment prohibits poll taxes in federal elections (these poll taxes particular disenfranchised African-Americans).
Civil Liberties
These are individual freedoms and rights that are protected from government infringement by the Constitution (US Constitution), court-made law or legislation. This includes things like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to privacy. They are considered fundamental to a free and democratic society and are often seen as essential to protecting individual autonomy and dignity.

In the US, it was important to the early settlers that these liberties were protected from unnecessary government intrusion.
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The Fourth Amendment (1791)
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The Second Amendment (1791)
This amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms.

This amendment remains highly controversial and is much debated in the modern United States.
The Eighth Amendment (1791)
This amendment protects against excessive bail and fines, and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

This amendment remains highly controversial and is much debated in the modern United States.
Civil Rights
Guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics. This ensures equal treatment and opportunities for all members of society. Examples of these include the right to vote, the right to a fair trial, and the right to equal access to education and employment.
The Tenth Amendment (1791)
This amendment stated that the rights of the states are to retain powers which are not delegated to the federal government by the Constitution.
The Fifth Amendment (1791)
This amendment protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and guarantees the right to due process.
The Thirteenth Amendment (1865)
This amendment abolished slavery.
The Fourteenth Amendment (1868)
This amendment guarantees equal protection under the law and due process to all individuals within the United States, regardless of race, ethnicity, or other characteristics.
The Nineteenth Amendment (1920)
This amendment guarantees women the right to vote.
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