Question 1

Tinker v. Des Moines School District established constitutional protection for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Silent prayer in public school 
B)  Transgendered choice in public restroom facilities 
C)  Right to symbolic speech in schools 
D)  Representational speech 
E)  Censorship of high school newspapers 
A)  Silent prayer in public school 
B)  Transgendered choice in public restroom facilities 
C)  Right to symbolic speech in schools 
D)  Representational speech 
E)  Censorship of high school newspapers

Question 2

What was the decision in the case of Roe v. Wade?

Accepted Answer

A)  It upheld the right of couples to use birth control devices. 
B)  It upheld the right of gay Americans to consenting sexual relationships. 
C)  It denied the right of gay Americans to consenting sexual relationships. 
D)  It upheld the right of women to have abortions. 
E)  It ruled that state laws criminalizing adultery were unconstitutional. 
A)  It upheld the right of couples to use birth control devices. 
B)  It upheld the right of gay Americans to consenting sexual relationships. 
C)  It denied the right of gay Americans to consenting sexual relationships. 
D)  It upheld the right of women to have abortions. 
E)  It ruled that state laws criminalizing adultery were unconstitutional.

Question 3

Explain the degree to which civil liberties have been curtailed following events like the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Accepted Answer

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, th

Question 4

Describe the rights of a person accused of crime in the United States. Discuss whether enemy combatants receive those same rights.

Accepted Answer

In the United States, a person accused o

Question 5

Which legal concept would yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater violate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bad tendency rule 
B)  Strict scrutiny test 
C)  Lemon test 
D)  Prior restraint 
E)  Clear and present danger test 
A)  Bad tendency rule 
B)  Strict scrutiny test 
C)  Lemon test 
D)  Prior restraint 
E)  Clear and present danger test

Question 6

Discuss the three parts of the Lemon test.

Accepted Answer

The Lemon test is a three-part test used

Question 7

What must be proved for a public figure to obtain a damage award under libel laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  That he or she has access to the public medium to disprove the charge 
B)  That the person making the claim cannot prove it 
C)  That the statement in question contained a reckless disregard for the truth 
D)  That he or she suffered from the falsehood just as much as a private person 
E)  That the statement caused damage, regardless of its truth 
A)  That he or she has access to the public medium to disprove the charge 
B)  That the person making the claim cannot prove it 
C)  That the statement in question contained a reckless disregard for the truth 
D)  That he or she suffered from the falsehood just as much as a private person 
E)  That the statement caused damage, regardless of its truth

Question 8

What does the exclusionary rule prohibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arresting officers from serving as a character witness at a hearing or trial 
B)  Detention of a suspect for more than forty-eight hours without the suspect being charged 
C)  The admission of illegally seized evidence at trial 
D)  Juries knowing the possible punishments if the defendant is convicted 
E)  None of these actions are prohibited. 
A)  Arresting officers from serving as a character witness at a hearing or trial 
B)  Detention of a suspect for more than forty-eight hours without the suspect being charged 
C)  The admission of illegally seized evidence at trial 
D)  Juries knowing the possible punishments if the defendant is convicted 
E)  None of these actions are prohibited.

Question 9

Explain what symbolic speech or expression is and give examples of the Supreme Court's reasoning on this type of speech.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic speech or expression refers to

Question 10

What limitation does the exclusionary rule put in place?

Accepted Answer

A)  A court can order or constrain an action by an individual. 
B)  Evidence obtained from an illegal search and seizure cannot be used in a trial. 
C)  Fighting words can be excluded from constitutional protection. 
D)  People who are biased against a defendant may be excluded from serving on a jury. 
E)  Evidence wrongly excluded at trial may not be used in appellate court later. 
A)  A court can order or constrain an action by an individual. 
B)  Evidence obtained from an illegal search and seizure cannot be used in a trial. 
C)  Fighting words can be excluded from constitutional protection. 
D)  People who are biased against a defendant may be excluded from serving on a jury. 
E)  Evidence wrongly excluded at trial may not be used in appellate court later.

Question 11

Where can the right to privacy be found in the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Article X 
B)  The Preamble 
C)  Article I, Section 8 
D)  First Amendment 
E)  Not explicitly referenced in the Constitution 
A)  Article X 
B)  The Preamble 
C)  Article I, Section 8 
D)  First Amendment 
E)  Not explicitly referenced in the Constitution

Question 12

Discuss the free exercise clause as well as the continuing public concerns associated with it. How has government responded to these concerns?

Accepted Answer

The free exercise clause, found in the F

Question 13

Which constitutional clause prevents the government from interfering with religious practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishment 
B)  Equal protection 
C)  Nondiscrimination 
D)  Free exercise 
E)  Miranda 
A)  Establishment 
B)  Equal protection 
C)  Nondiscrimination 
D)  Free exercise 
E)  Miranda

Question 14

Explain what power the compelling interest test gives government. Discuss how the compelling interest test relates to laws regarding the number of unrelated people sharing a residence.

Accepted Answer

The compelling interest test gives the g

Question 15

What legal requirement is established in Gideon v. Wainwright?

Accepted Answer

A)  A lawyer does not have to be provided in a state case, only in federal cases. 
B)  Search warrants are always needed to gather evidence. 
C)  Lawyers only need to be appointed in death penalty cases. 
D)  There can be no cruel and unusual punishment. 
E)  If one cannot afford an attorney, the government must provide one. 
A)  A lawyer does not have to be provided in a state case, only in federal cases. 
B)  Search warrants are always needed to gather evidence. 
C)  Lawyers only need to be appointed in death penalty cases. 
D)  There can be no cruel and unusual punishment. 
E)  If one cannot afford an attorney, the government must provide one.

Question 16

What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cruel and unusual punishment 
B)  Involuntary quartering of soldiers 
C)  Double jeopardy 
D)  Unreasonable searches and seizures 
E)  Speedy and public trials 
A)  Cruel and unusual punishment 
B)  Involuntary quartering of soldiers 
C)  Double jeopardy 
D)  Unreasonable searches and seizures 
E)  Speedy and public trials

Question 17

Which of the following amendments protects the rights of the criminally accused?

Accepted Answer

A)  Third 
B)  Fifth 
C)  First 
D)  Ninth 
E)  Tenth 
A)  Third 
B)  Fifth 
C)  First 
D)  Ninth 
E)  Tenth

Question 18

Discuss the logic used by the Supreme Court majority in the 2008 gun rights case involving the right of individuals to own guns in Washington, DC. Explain whether, under that logic, a requirement that all guns have trigger locks is constitutional or not.

Accepted Answer

In the 2008 gun rights case, District of

Question 19

Which of the following has the state of New York done in response to recent mass shootings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Banned all handguns 
B)  Banned hunting rifles 
C)  Banned assault weapons 
D)  Allowed school teachers to carry weapons 
E)  Allowed firearms in bars and restaurants 
A)  Banned all handguns 
B)  Banned hunting rifles 
C)  Banned assault weapons 
D)  Allowed school teachers to carry weapons 
E)  Allowed firearms in bars and restaurants

Question 20

Explain the difference between free exercise of religion and the establishment of religion.

Accepted Answer

The free exercise of religion refers to

Tinker v. Des Moines School District established constitutional protection for which of the following?

What was the decision in the case of Roe v. Wade?

Explain the degree to which civil liberties have been curtailed following events like the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Describe the rights of a person accused of crime in the United States. Discuss whether enemy combatants receive those same rights.

Which legal concept would yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater violate?

Discuss the three parts of the Lemon test.

What must be proved for a public figure to obtain a damage award under libel laws?

What does the exclusionary rule prohibit?

Explain what symbolic speech or expression is and give examples of the Supreme Court's reasoning on this type of speech.

What limitation does the exclusionary rule put in place?

Where can the right to privacy be found in the Constitution?

Discuss the free exercise clause as well as the continuing public concerns associated with it. How has government responded to these concerns?

Which constitutional clause prevents the government from interfering with religious practice?

Explain what power the compelling interest test gives government. Discuss how the compelling interest test relates to laws regarding the number of unrelated people sharing a residence.

What legal requirement is established in Gideon v. Wainwright?

What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit?

Which of the following amendments protects the rights of the criminally accused?

Discuss the logic used by the Supreme Court majority in the 2008 gun rights case involving the right of individuals to own guns in Washington, DC. Explain whether, under that logic, a requirement that all guns have trigger locks is constitutional or not.

Which of the following has the state of New York done in response to recent mass shootings?

Explain the difference between free exercise of religion and the establishment of religion.

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Exam 4: Civil Liberties

Tinker v. Des Moines School District established constitutional protection for which of the following?

What was the decision in the case of Roe v. Wade?

Explain the degree to which civil liberties have been curtailed following events like the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Describe the rights of a person accused of crime in the United States. Discuss whether enemy combatants receive those same rights.

Which legal concept would yelling "Fire" in a crowded theater violate?

Discuss the three parts of the Lemon test.

What must be proved for a public figure to obtain a damage award under libel laws?

What does the exclusionary rule prohibit?

Explain what symbolic speech or expression is and give examples of the Supreme Court's reasoning on this type of speech.

What limitation does the exclusionary rule put in place?

Where can the right to privacy be found in the Constitution?

Discuss the free exercise clause as well as the continuing public concerns associated with it. How has government responded to these concerns?

Which constitutional clause prevents the government from interfering with religious practice?

Explain what power the compelling interest test gives government. Discuss how the compelling interest test relates to laws regarding the number of unrelated people sharing a residence.

What legal requirement is established in Gideon v. Wainwright?

What does the Fourth Amendment prohibit?

Which of the following amendments protects the rights of the criminally accused?

Discuss the logic used by the Supreme Court majority in the 2008 gun rights case involving the right of individuals to own guns in Washington, DC. Explain whether, under that logic, a requirement that all guns have trigger locks is constitutional or not.

Which of the following has the state of New York done in response to recent mass shootings?

Explain the difference between free exercise of religion and the establishment of religion.

Gateways to American Democracy

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Rights

Public Opinion

The News and Social Media

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Elections and Campaigns

Voting and Participation

Congress

The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Economic, Domestic, and Foreign Policy

Filters