Civil Rights, Amendments, and Court Cases

Practice Questions

AP US Government › Civil Rights, Amendments, and Court Cases

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“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you . . .” This \[now somewhat famous\] warning comes from the result in Miranda v. Arizona, but which constitutional amendment forms the basis for this “Miranda” warning?

2

Select the document from which the civil liberties and rights of all Americans are derived.

3

Which historic court case ended racial segregation in public schools?

4

Before the Nineteenth Amendment, American suffragettes pushed for a modification of what developing Amendment?

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“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you . . .” This \[now somewhat famous\] warning comes from the result in Miranda v. Arizona, but which constitutional amendment forms the basis for this “Miranda” warning?

6

The Wilmot Proviso __________.

7

Grandfather clauses were __________.

8

Grandfather clauses were __________.

9

The Wilmot Proviso __________.

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Eminent Domain __________.

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