MPTC Constitutional Law Questions with Correct Answers

1st Amendment Correct Answer Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition not protected: obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech 2nd Amendment Correct Answer Establishes the right to keep and bear arms. It was intended to protect the individual's right to possess personal firearms for lawful purpose 4th Amendment Correct Answer Prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. 5th Amendment Correct Answer The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process 6th Amendment Correct Answer The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person. informed of charges against them. 8th Amendment Correct Answer Protects the people from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines 14th Amendment Correct Answer due process and equal protection. Mass article 12 Correct Answer No subject shall be held to answer for any crimes or offense until charge is described to him. shall not furnish evidence against them self. Art 12= 5th Am Mass Article 14 Correct Answer Every subject has a right from all unreasonable searches & seizures of his persons, houses papers and possessions. Art 14= 4th am Search Correct Answer are physical invasions or intrusions of privacy by police on people, homes or personal property to obtain info or gather evidence Seizure Correct Answer When police take possession of property, make an arrest or restrict a person's ability to move freely Reasonable Suspicion Correct Answer "Specific and Articulable facts" which, when taken together, would convince a person of reasonable caution to believe that a person has committed a crime, is committing, or is about to commit a crime. Terry v. Ohio