Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Social Studies Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
1st Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishrrment on feligioni, of promitung ute free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
6th Amendment: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed......
8th Amendment: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
14th Amendment: No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law
6th Amendment: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed......
8th Amendment: Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
14th Amendment: No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law
Which statement best describes the action of the people in the photograph?
Answer Choices
- A: They are utilizing an 8th Amendment right to secure the release of a colleague who was jailed unfairly.
- B: They are utilizing a 6th Amendment right to secure a fair trial for a jailed associate.
- C: They are utilizing a 1st Amendment right to secure equality under the law.
- D: They are utilizing a 14th Amendment right to secure the opportunity to vote in federal elections.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Protesters with signs utilize free speech/assembly (1st Amendment) for civil rights