Question 1

When the framers wrote the Constitution, what were they most concerned about?

Accepted Answer

A)  They worried more about national government intrusions on individual freedom than state government intrusions. 
B)  They worried more about state government intrusions on individual freedom than national government intrusion. 
C)  They worried that without individual liberties, there would be no point to the American Revolution. 
D)  They worried that the states would act as one against the federal government more than they worried about individual actions. 
E)  They worried that without a bill of rights, America would be just like Great Britain. 
A)  They worried more about national government intrusions on individual freedom than state government intrusions. 
B)  They worried more about state government intrusions on individual freedom than national government intrusion. 
C)  They worried that without individual liberties, there would be no point to the American Revolution. 
D)  They worried that the states would act as one against the federal government more than they worried about individual actions. 
E)  They worried that without a bill of rights, America would be just like Great Britain.

Question 2

College campuses have become an important battleground in the continuing struggle over the meaning of free speech in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the assumption called where the actions of elected bodies and officials violate "equal protection" or other constitutional rights and are unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strict scrutiny 
B)  Intermediate scrutiny 
C)  Ordinary scrutiny 
D)  Judicial review 
E)  Civil review 
A)  Strict scrutiny 
B)  Intermediate scrutiny 
C)  Ordinary scrutiny 
D)  Judicial review 
E)  Civil review

Question 4

When a law falls under "strict scrutiny" by the courts, it means the law is presumed to be constitutional, and the authors of the enactment bear the burden of convincing the courts otherwise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Eighth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Court has allowed the execution of a minor who had been convicted of murder. 
B)  The Court has allowed the execution of a convicted murderer who had the intelligence of a seven-year-old. 
C)  The Court has declared the death penalty to be constitutional. 
D)  The Court has limited the right of "death row" inmates convicted in state courts to appeal to the Supreme Court. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  The Court has allowed the execution of a minor who had been convicted of murder. 
B)  The Court has allowed the execution of a convicted murderer who had the intelligence of a seven-year-old. 
C)  The Court has declared the death penalty to be constitutional. 
D)  The Court has limited the right of "death row" inmates convicted in state courts to appeal to the Supreme Court. 
E)  All of the above

Question 7

The right to privacy was established in the case of Roe v. Wade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In general, no government today may regulate or interfere with the content of speech without a compelling reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It could be argued that an important concern of the framers of the Constitution was

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing a society in which all people would eventually have an equal political voice. 
B)  establishing a society in which the practice of liberty was paramount. 
C)  establishing a society in which democracy would function efficiently. 
D)  establishing a society in which the costs of government would be equally shared by all people. 
E)  promoting the ideals of equality. 
A)  establishing a society in which all people would eventually have an equal political voice. 
B)  establishing a society in which the practice of liberty was paramount. 
C)  establishing a society in which democracy would function efficiently. 
D)  establishing a society in which the costs of government would be equally shared by all people. 
E)  promoting the ideals of equality.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  due process of law. 
B)  internal security. 
C)  equal protection of the laws. 
D)  hateful speech. 
E)  objective speech. 
A)  due process of law. 
B)  internal security. 
C)  equal protection of the laws. 
D)  hateful speech. 
E)  objective speech.

Question 11

In 1857, the Supreme Court decided in Dred Scott v. Sandford that slavery was immoral and unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is assured in the Sixth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Excessive bails and fines are prohibited. 
B)  Citizens are free from unreasonable searches and seizures. 
C)  Citizens have the right to face their accuser and to cross-examine witnesses. 
D)  Cruel and unusual punishments are prohibited. 
E)  Congress may not abridge the right to assemble. 
A)  Excessive bails and fines are prohibited. 
B)  Citizens are free from unreasonable searches and seizures. 
C)  Citizens have the right to face their accuser and to cross-examine witnesses. 
D)  Cruel and unusual punishments are prohibited. 
E)  Congress may not abridge the right to assemble.

Question 13

In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Court ruled that state laws making birth control illegal violated the constitutional right to privacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What general role has the Supreme Court played in the protection of civil rights and civil liberties throughout American history? To illustrate, select one constitutional liberty and show how the Court has changed its meaning.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court has played a crucial r

Question 15

What was the nature of property rights as defined by the Marshall Court (1801-1835)?

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights was ruled not to appl

Question 16

One could argue that the framers were most concerned with which of the following when they wrote the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

A)  National government intrusions on individual freedom rather than state government intrusions. 
B)  State government intrusions on individual freedom rather than national government intrusion. 
C)  A lack of individual liberties would have meant that the American revolution was fought in vain. 
D)  States could act as one against the federal government, thereby limiting its supremacy. 
E)  Without a bill of rights, monarchical tyranny would reign. 
A)  National government intrusions on individual freedom rather than state government intrusions. 
B)  State government intrusions on individual freedom rather than national government intrusion. 
C)  A lack of individual liberties would have meant that the American revolution was fought in vain. 
D)  States could act as one against the federal government, thereby limiting its supremacy. 
E)  Without a bill of rights, monarchical tyranny would reign.

Question 17

The Constitution

Accepted Answer

A)  offered a government with a weak central government. 
B)  strengthened the influence of state governments. 
C)  lays the foundation of American liberties. 
D)  was unrelated to a Federalist argument. 
E)  was the first constitution of the United States. 
A)  offered a government with a weak central government. 
B)  strengthened the influence of state governments. 
C)  lays the foundation of American liberties. 
D)  was unrelated to a Federalist argument. 
E)  was the first constitution of the United States.

Question 18

How does the USA Patriot Act affect Americans' civil liberties?

Accepted Answer

The USA Patriot Act

Question 19

The renewal of the Patriot Act led to the following changes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Search of library records require judicial approval. 
B)  Businesses cannot challenge government subpoenas. 
C)  Individuals must divulge the name of their lawyer. 
D)  Bookstore records can be searched without judicial approval. 
E)  Subjects of secret searches do not need to be notified. 
A)  Search of library records require judicial approval. 
B)  Businesses cannot challenge government subpoenas. 
C)  Individuals must divulge the name of their lawyer. 
D)  Bookstore records can be searched without judicial approval. 
E)  Subjects of secret searches do not need to be notified.

Question 20

The core of the nationalized free exercise clause is that government may not interfere with religious ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The core of the nationalized free exercise...

When the framers wrote the Constitution, what were they most concerned about?

College campuses have become an important battleground in the continuing struggle over the meaning of free speech in the United States.

What is the assumption called where the actions of elected bodies and officials violate "equal protection" or other constitutional rights and are unconstitutional?

When a law falls under "strict scrutiny" by the courts, it means the law is presumed to be constitutional, and the authors of the enactment bear the burden of convincing the courts otherwise.

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Eighth Amendment?

The right to privacy was established in the case of Roe v. Wade.

In general, no government today may regulate or interfere with the content of speech without a compelling reason.

It could be argued that an important concern of the framers of the Constitution was

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

In 1857, the Supreme Court decided in Dred Scott v. Sandford that slavery was immoral and unconstitutional.

Which of the following is assured in the Sixth Amendment?

In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Court ruled that state laws making birth control illegal violated the constitutional right to privacy.

What general role has the Supreme Court played in the protection of civil rights and civil liberties throughout American history? To illustrate, select one constitutional liberty and show how the Court has changed its meaning.

What was the nature of property rights as defined by the Marshall Court (1801-1835)?

One could argue that the framers were most concerned with which of the following when they wrote the Constitution?

The Constitution

How does the USA Patriot Act affect Americans' civil liberties?

The renewal of the Patriot Act led to the following changes:

The core of the nationalized free exercise clause is that government may not interfere with religious ________.

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

When the framers wrote the Constitution, what were they most concerned about?

College campuses have become an important battleground in the continuing struggle over the meaning of free speech in the United States.

What is the assumption called where the actions of elected bodies and officials violate "equal protection" or other constitutional rights and are unconstitutional?

When a law falls under "strict scrutiny" by the courts, it means the law is presumed to be constitutional, and the authors of the enactment bear the burden of convincing the courts otherwise.

The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Which of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Eighth Amendment?

The right to privacy was established in the case of Roe v. Wade.

In general, no government today may regulate or interfere with the content of speech without a compelling reason.

It could be argued that an important concern of the framers of the Constitution was

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

In 1857, the Supreme Court decided in Dred Scott v. Sandford that slavery was immoral and unconstitutional.

Which of the following is assured in the Sixth Amendment?

In Griswold v. Connecticut, the Court ruled that state laws making birth control illegal violated the constitutional right to privacy.

What general role has the Supreme Court played in the protection of civil rights and civil liberties throughout American history? To illustrate, select one constitutional liberty and show how the Court has changed its meaning.

What was the nature of property rights as defined by the Marshall Court (1801-1835)?

One could argue that the framers were most concerned with which of the following when they wrote the Constitution?

The Constitution

How does the USA Patriot Act affect Americans' civil liberties?

The renewal of the Patriot Act led to the following changes:

The core of the nationalized free exercise clause is that government may not interfere with religious ________.

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