Question 1

What was the significance of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Any defendant accused of a felony is entitled to a lawyer and must be supplied one if the defendant cannot afford to do so. 
B)  Legal counsel must be supplied to all defendants accused of a capital crime. 
C)  Prosecutors may use the products of illegal searches if other evidence unrelated to the illegal evidence would have justified a search warrant. 
D)  Police who have probable cause to search an automobile for illegal substances may also search personal possessions. 
E)  Once detained by authorities, all persons have to be informed of their rights to remain silent and to consult with an attorney. 
A)  Any defendant accused of a felony is entitled to a lawyer and must be supplied one if the defendant cannot afford to do so. 
B)  Legal counsel must be supplied to all defendants accused of a capital crime. 
C)  Prosecutors may use the products of illegal searches if other evidence unrelated to the illegal evidence would have justified a search warrant. 
D)  Police who have probable cause to search an automobile for illegal substances may also search personal possessions. 
E)  Once detained by authorities, all persons have to be informed of their rights to remain silent and to consult with an attorney.

Question 2

Select the statement that correctly describes the judicial approach to rights of property in the latter part of the nineteenth century.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased attention was paid to the judicial protection of civil liberties. 
B)  Rights of property were expanded and altered to make them consistent with an emerging industrial society. 
C)  Rapid progress was made in protecting the rights of women and African Americans. 
D)  The Supreme Court concentrated on extending the practical use of the Fourteenth Amendment for the protection of civil rights and liberties. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Increased attention was paid to the judicial protection of civil liberties. 
B)  Rights of property were expanded and altered to make them consistent with an emerging industrial society. 
C)  Rapid progress was made in protecting the rights of women and African Americans. 
D)  The Supreme Court concentrated on extending the practical use of the Fourteenth Amendment for the protection of civil rights and liberties. 
E)  None of the above

Question 3

"Nationalizing" the Bill of Rights refers to the

Accepted Answer

A)  twentieth century process of overturning unpopular civil rights and liberties. 
B)  nineteenth century process of rendering protection of rights meaningless. 
C)  states' attempts to enforce Supreme Court decrees. 
D)  twentieth century process of making them obligatory at the state level. 
E)  application of the Bill of Rights to restrict federal government action. 
A)  twentieth century process of overturning unpopular civil rights and liberties. 
B)  nineteenth century process of rendering protection of rights meaningless. 
C)  states' attempts to enforce Supreme Court decrees. 
D)  twentieth century process of making them obligatory at the state level. 
E)  application of the Bill of Rights to restrict federal government action.

Question 4

The Supreme Court has pursued ________ of the rights and liberties in the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

A)  deactivation 
B)  denationalization 
C)  selective incorporation 
D)  abolishment 
E)  total incorporation 
A)  deactivation 
B)  denationalization 
C)  selective incorporation 
D)  abolishment 
E)  total incorporation

Question 5

What is the doctrine of "no prior restraint"?

Accepted Answer

The doctrine prohibi

Question 6

The direction that civil liberties will take as a result of the effort to protect the United States against terrorism is hard to predict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In terms of the nationalization of the Bill of Rights, instead of total incorporation, the Court has pursued ________ incorporation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In terms of the nationalization of the...

Question 8

In the 1850s, the Supreme Court sided in favor of extreme property rights, even with respect to humans, and gave legal support to

Accepted Answer

A)  the Civil War effort. 
B)  the institution of slavery. 
C)  women's right to vote. 
D)  child labor laws. 
E)  presidential dominance. 
A)  the Civil War effort. 
B)  the institution of slavery. 
C)  women's right to vote. 
D)  child labor laws. 
E)  presidential dominance.

Question 9

What was the significance of Furman v. Georgia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was the case where a split court declared the death penalty as used in states "cruel and unusual punishment." 
B)  The court said that statistical evidence is not enough; the defendant must show that a specific case of racism has occurred in his or her trial. 
C)  The court allowed the execution of a convicted murderer with the intelligence of a seven-year-old. 
D)  It made delays less likely by eliminating many means of challenging a conviction. 
E)  The Court eliminated the right of "death row" inmates convicted in state courts to appeal to the Supreme Court. 
A)  It was the case where a split court declared the death penalty as used in states "cruel and unusual punishment." 
B)  The court said that statistical evidence is not enough; the defendant must show that a specific case of racism has occurred in his or her trial. 
C)  The court allowed the execution of a convicted murderer with the intelligence of a seven-year-old. 
D)  It made delays less likely by eliminating many means of challenging a conviction. 
E)  The Court eliminated the right of "death row" inmates convicted in state courts to appeal to the Supreme Court.

Question 10

A major exception to the expansion of freedom of expression has been concern for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A major exception to the expansion of...

Question 11

"Clear and present danger" limits which civil liberty

Accepted Answer

A)  Free exercise of religion 
B)  Freedom to assemble 
C)  Freedom of speech 
D)  Freedom from illegal searches and seizures 
E)  Right to privacy 
A)  Free exercise of religion 
B)  Freedom to assemble 
C)  Freedom of speech 
D)  Freedom from illegal searches and seizures 
E)  Right to privacy

Question 12

Employment Division v. Smith addresses issues of employment discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The assumption that the actions of elected bodies and officials that violate "equal protection" or other constitutional rights are unconstitutional is the definition of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The assumption that the actions of elected...

Question 14

The U.S. Supreme Court has wholly embraced the constitutionality of the Patriot Act.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The case of Mapp v. Ohio established the exclusionary rule as part of the Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In Minersville School District v. Gobitis (1940), the Court

Accepted Answer

A)  developed the exclusionary rule to prevent police and prosecutors from using evidence seized in illegal searches. 
B)  specified three conditions that every law must meet to avoid "establishing" religion. 
C)  called for integration of the public schools with all deliberate speed. 
D)  upheld the expulsion of school children who refused to salute the flag because it violated their faith. 
E)  rejected home schooling as a viable education option. 
A)  developed the exclusionary rule to prevent police and prosecutors from using evidence seized in illegal searches. 
B)  specified three conditions that every law must meet to avoid "establishing" religion. 
C)  called for integration of the public schools with all deliberate speed. 
D)  upheld the expulsion of school children who refused to salute the flag because it violated their faith. 
E)  rejected home schooling as a viable education option.

Question 17

The Communication Decency Act of 1996 was intended to place restrictions on

Accepted Answer

A)  material in newspapers. 
B)  indecent plays that were performed in schools. 
C)  telephone sex. 
D)  indecent materials on the Internet. 
E)  strip clubs. 
A)  material in newspapers. 
B)  indecent plays that were performed in schools. 
C)  telephone sex. 
D)  indecent materials on the Internet. 
E)  strip clubs.

Question 18

It wasn't until the 1940s that the Supreme Court

Accepted Answer

A)  decided a case on free speech. 
B)  ruled that slavery violated the constitutional rights of blacks. 
C)  firmly established that the states must protect the free exercise of religion. 
D)  ruled on a case involving property rights. 
E)  incorporated the First Amendment to the states. 
A)  decided a case on free speech. 
B)  ruled that slavery violated the constitutional rights of blacks. 
C)  firmly established that the states must protect the free exercise of religion. 
D)  ruled on a case involving property rights. 
E)  incorporated the First Amendment to the states.

What was the significance of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?

Select the statement that correctly describes the judicial approach to rights of property in the latter part of the nineteenth century.

"Nationalizing" the Bill of Rights refers to the

The Supreme Court has pursued ________ of the rights and liberties in the Bill of Rights.

What is the doctrine of "no prior restraint"?

The direction that civil liberties will take as a result of the effort to protect the United States against terrorism is hard to predict.

In terms of the nationalization of the Bill of Rights, instead of total incorporation, the Court has pursued ________ incorporation.

In the 1850s, the Supreme Court sided in favor of extreme property rights, even with respect to humans, and gave legal support to

What was the significance of Furman v. Georgia?

A major exception to the expansion of freedom of expression has been concern for ________.

"Clear and present danger" limits which civil liberty

Employment Division v. Smith addresses issues of employment discrimination.

The assumption that the actions of elected bodies and officials that violate "equal protection" or other constitutional rights are unconstitutional is the definition of ________.

The U.S. Supreme Court has wholly embraced the constitutionality of the Patriot Act.

The case of Mapp v. Ohio established the exclusionary rule as part of the Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

In Minersville School District v. Gobitis (1940), the Court

The Communication Decency Act of 1996 was intended to place restrictions on

It wasn't until the 1940s that the Supreme Court

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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Exam 15: Freedom: the Struggle for Civil Liberties

What was the significance of Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)?

Select the statement that correctly describes the judicial approach to rights of property in the latter part of the nineteenth century.

"Nationalizing" the Bill of Rights refers to the

The Supreme Court has pursued ________ of the rights and liberties in the Bill of Rights.

What is the doctrine of "no prior restraint"?

The direction that civil liberties will take as a result of the effort to protect the United States against terrorism is hard to predict.

In terms of the nationalization of the Bill of Rights, instead of total incorporation, the Court has pursued ________ incorporation.

In the 1850s, the Supreme Court sided in favor of extreme property rights, even with respect to humans, and gave legal support to

What was the significance of Furman v. Georgia?

A major exception to the expansion of freedom of expression has been concern for ________.

"Clear and present danger" limits which civil liberty

Employment Division v. Smith addresses issues of employment discrimination.

The assumption that the actions of elected bodies and officials that violate "equal protection" or other constitutional rights are unconstitutional is the definition of ________.

The U.S. Supreme Court has wholly embraced the constitutionality of the Patriot Act.

The case of Mapp v. Ohio established the exclusionary rule as part of the Fourth Amendment of the Bill of Rights.

In Minersville School District v. Gobitis (1940), the Court

The Communication Decency Act of 1996 was intended to place restrictions on

It wasn't until the 1940s that the Supreme Court

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism States and Nations

Structural Foundations of the American Government

Public Opinion

News Media

Interest Groups and Business Corporations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Participation Voting, and Elections

Congress

The President

The Executive Branch

The Courts

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

The Budget and Economic Policies

Social Safety Nets

Foreign Policy and National Defense

Filters