Question 1

Which of the following statements is true of the bad tendency test?

Accepted Answer

A)  It implemented a substantial government interest in advocating all forms of speech. 
B)  It tested whether the restriction on free speech laid down by the Sedition Act was constitutional. 
C)  It was established to check the involvement of the government in religious matters. 
D)  It propagated that people cannot denounce the religious beliefs of others. 
E)  It stated that certain freedoms-including freedom of speech and of the press-are essential to a democracy. 
A)  It implemented a substantial government interest in advocating all forms of speech. 
B)  It tested whether the restriction on free speech laid down by the Sedition Act was constitutional. 
C)  It was established to check the involvement of the government in religious matters. 
D)  It propagated that people cannot denounce the religious beliefs of others. 
E)  It stated that certain freedoms-including freedom of speech and of the press-are essential to a democracy. B

Question 2

_________ requires that evidence obtained illegally not be admitted in court.

Accepted Answer

A) The Lemon test 
B) An ex post facto law 
C) The exclusionary rule 
D) The bad tendency test 
A) The Lemon test 
B) An ex post facto law 
C) The exclusionary rule 
D) The bad tendency test C

Question 3

In the _____ case of 1968,the Supreme Court ruled that an American law prohibiting the teaching of evolution was unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

A)  Everson v. Board of Education 
B)  Engel v. Vitale 
C)  Stone v. Graham 
D)  Epperson v. Arkansas 
E)  Lemon v. Kurtzman 
A)  Everson v. Board of Education 
B)  Engel v. Vitale 
C)  Stone v. Graham 
D)  Epperson v. Arkansas 
E)  Lemon v. Kurtzman D

Question 4

Currently,_________ states have laws against online harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) 20 
B) all 50 
C) 17 
D) 41 
A) 20 
B) all 50 
C) 17 
D) 41

Question 5

The _____ is responsible for authorizing searches by the National Security Agency (NSA)and other intelligence agencies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Financial International Switching Center 
B)  Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court 
C)  Financial Information Service Centre 
D)  Foreign International Sales Company 
E)  Foreign Intelligence Supply Centre 
A)  Financial International Switching Center 
B)  Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court 
C)  Financial Information Service Centre 
D)  Foreign International Sales Company 
E)  Foreign Intelligence Supply Centre

Question 6

In the context of privacy legislations,which of the following statements is true of the Freedom of Information Act of 1966?

Accepted Answer

A)  The act protects the privacy rights of individuals. 
B)  The act prevents states from disclosing or selling a driver's personal information without the driver's consent. 
C)  The act protects the privacy of medical information. 
D)  The act restricts government disclosure of data to third parties. 
E)  The act supports the protection, enhancement, and wise use of a person's personal information. 
A)  The act protects the privacy rights of individuals. 
B)  The act prevents states from disclosing or selling a driver's personal information without the driver's consent. 
C)  The act protects the privacy of medical information. 
D)  The act restricts government disclosure of data to third parties. 
E)  The act supports the protection, enhancement, and wise use of a person's personal information.

Question 7

In the _____ case,the Supreme Court held that the "right to privacy ...is broad enough to encompass a woman's decision to terminate a pregnancy," subject to certain regulations.

Accepted Answer

A)  Roe v. Wade (1973) 
B)  Miller v. California (1973) 
C)  Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) 
D)  Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) 
E)  Miranda v. Arizona (1966) 
A)  Roe v. Wade (1973) 
B)  Miller v. California (1973) 
C)  Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) 
D)  Griswold v. Connecticut (1965) 
E)  Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true of the current Supreme Court doctrine for assessing the constitutionality of subversive speech?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctrine states that speech can be forbidden only when it is "directed to inciting . . . imminent lawless action." 
B)  The doctrine holds that speech can be restricted if it is "likely to have harmful consequences." 
C)  The doctrine aims at checking the involvement of the government in religious matters. 
D)  The doctrine holds that people cannot denounce the religious beliefs of others. 
E)  The doctrine states that certain freedoms-including freedom of speech and of the press-"are essential to a democracy." 
A)  The doctrine states that speech can be forbidden only when it is "directed to inciting . . . imminent lawless action." 
B)  The doctrine holds that speech can be restricted if it is "likely to have harmful consequences." 
C)  The doctrine aims at checking the involvement of the government in religious matters. 
D)  The doctrine holds that people cannot denounce the religious beliefs of others. 
E)  The doctrine states that certain freedoms-including freedom of speech and of the press-"are essential to a democracy."

Question 9

In the landmark _____ (1965),the Supreme Court held that the right to privacy is implied by other rights guaranteed in the First,Third,Fourth,Fifth,and Ninth Amendments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier 
B)  Roe v. Wade 
C)  Griswold v. Connecticut 
D)  Lemon v. Kurtzman 
E)  Miller v. California 
A)  Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier 
B)  Roe v. Wade 
C)  Griswold v. Connecticut 
D)  Lemon v. Kurtzman 
E)  Miller v. California

Question 10

Barry and Micah are enthusiasts of mixed martial arts.They regularly tape their punch ups and post them online.On one such occasion,they are arrested and charged for posting videos of their fights on social networking sites.During court proceedings,backed by an efficient legal advisor,Barry takes refuge in refusal to answer on grounds of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  probable cause 
B)  the exclusionary rule 
C)  the liability clause 
D)  protection against self-incrimination 
E)  protection against double jeopardy 
A)  probable cause 
B)  the exclusionary rule 
C)  the liability clause 
D)  protection against self-incrimination 
E)  protection against double jeopardy

Question 11

Which of the following is a similarity between the right to due process and the Fifth Amendment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both emphasize that the national government shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. 
B)  Both require that the state governments protect their citizens' rights. 
C)  Both require that the national government be the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution. 
D)  Both protect the rights of the majority over that of the minority. 
E)  Both are vested with powers to punish a criminal directly without a trial. 
A)  Both emphasize that the national government shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. 
B)  Both require that the state governments protect their citizens' rights. 
C)  Both require that the national government be the ultimate interpreter of the Constitution. 
D)  Both protect the rights of the majority over that of the minority. 
E)  Both are vested with powers to punish a criminal directly without a trial.

Question 12

What are the requirements stated by the Lemon test for determining whether aid to parochial schools is constitutional?

Accepted Answer

Since 1971,the Supreme Court has held th

Question 13

Many of the liberties of U.S.citizens were added by the _____,ratified in 1791.

Accepted Answer

A)  ex post facto law 
B)  writ of habeas corpus 
C)  Bill of Rights 
D)  bill of attainder 
E)  Miranda warnings 
A)  ex post facto law 
B)  writ of habeas corpus 
C)  Bill of Rights 
D)  bill of attainder 
E)  Miranda warnings

Question 14

Describe some of the laws and programs that were instituted after the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001,which raised questions about privacy rights.How has the USA Freedom Act of 2015 worked toward limiting the discretion of the National Security Agency (NSA)?

Accepted Answer

Several laws and programs that infringe

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true of the preferred-position doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctrine states that speech can be forbidden only when it is "directed to inciting . . . imminent lawless action." 
B)  The doctrine holds that speech can be restricted if it is likely to have harmful consequences. 
C)  The doctrine is aimed at checking the involvement of the government in religious matters. 
D)  The doctrine holds that people cannot denounce the religious beliefs of others. 
E)  The doctrine states that certain freedoms like the freedom of speech and of the press are essential to a democracy. 
A)  The doctrine states that speech can be forbidden only when it is "directed to inciting . . . imminent lawless action." 
B)  The doctrine holds that speech can be restricted if it is likely to have harmful consequences. 
C)  The doctrine is aimed at checking the involvement of the government in religious matters. 
D)  The doctrine holds that people cannot denounce the religious beliefs of others. 
E)  The doctrine states that certain freedoms like the freedom of speech and of the press are essential to a democracy.

Question 16

Why do criminal suspects have rights? Discuss some of the constitutional safeguards for criminal defendants set forth in the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

Criminal suspects have rights because al

Question 17

The _____ prohibits Congress from passing laws "respecting an establishment of religion,or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."

Accepted Answer

A)  First Amendment 
B)  Fourth Amendment 
C)  Sixth Amendment 
D)  Ninth Amendment 
E)  Tenth Amendment 
A)  First Amendment 
B)  Fourth Amendment 
C)  Sixth Amendment 
D)  Ninth Amendment 
E)  Tenth Amendment

Question 18

Cause for believing that there is a substantial likelihood that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  probable cause 
B)  exclusionary cause 
C)  possible cause 
D)  inclusionary cause 
E)  visionary cause 
A)  probable cause 
B)  exclusionary cause 
C)  possible cause 
D)  inclusionary cause 
E)  visionary cause

Question 19

In the context of privacy legislations,identify a true statement about the Privacy act of 1974.

Accepted Answer

A)  The act allows a person to request copies of information about her or him contained in government files. 
B)  The act prevents states from disclosing or selling a driver's personal information without the driver's consent. 
C)  The act protects the privacy of medical information. 
D)  The act restricts government disclosure of data to third parties. 
E)  The act supports the protection, enhancement, and wise use of a person's personal information. 
A)  The act allows a person to request copies of information about her or him contained in government files. 
B)  The act prevents states from disclosing or selling a driver's personal information without the driver's consent. 
C)  The act protects the privacy of medical information. 
D)  The act restricts government disclosure of data to third parties. 
E)  The act supports the protection, enhancement, and wise use of a person's personal information.

Question 20

An act of fraud:

Accepted Answer

A)  urges resistance to lawful authority. 
B)  advocates the overthrow of a government. 
C)  is protected by the Sixth Amendment. 
D)  refers to religion-motivated acts of vengeance. 
E)  is not protected under the First Amendment. 
A)  urges resistance to lawful authority. 
B)  advocates the overthrow of a government. 
C)  is protected by the Sixth Amendment. 
D)  refers to religion-motivated acts of vengeance. 
E)  is not protected under the First Amendment.

Which of the following statements is true of the bad tendency test?

_________ requires that evidence obtained illegally not be admitted in court.

In the _____ case of 1968,the Supreme Court ruled that an American law prohibiting the teaching of evolution was unconstitutional.

Currently,_________ states have laws against online harassment.

The _____ is responsible for authorizing searches by the National Security Agency (NSA)and other intelligence agencies.

In the context of privacy legislations,which of the following statements is true of the Freedom of Information Act of 1966?

In the _____ case,the Supreme Court held that the "right to privacy ...is broad enough to encompass a woman's decision to terminate a pregnancy," subject to certain regulations.

Which of the following statements is true of the current Supreme Court doctrine for assessing the constitutionality of subversive speech?

In the landmark _____ (1965),the Supreme Court held that the right to privacy is implied by other rights guaranteed in the First,Third,Fourth,Fifth,and Ninth Amendments.

Which of the following is a similarity between the right to due process and the Fifth Amendment?

What are the requirements stated by the Lemon test for determining whether aid to parochial schools is constitutional?

Many of the liberties of U.S.citizens were added by the _____,ratified in 1791.

Describe some of the laws and programs that were instituted after the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001,which raised questions about privacy rights.How has the USA Freedom Act of 2015 worked toward limiting the discretion of the National Security Agency (NSA)?

Which of the following statements is true of the preferred-position doctrine?

Why do criminal suspects have rights? Discuss some of the constitutional safeguards for criminal defendants set forth in the Bill of Rights.

The _____ prohibits Congress from passing laws "respecting an establishment of religion,or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."

Cause for believing that there is a substantial likelihood that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime is called _____.

In the context of privacy legislations,identify a true statement about the Privacy act of 1974.

An act of fraud:

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Exam 4: Civil Liberties

Which of the following statements is true of the bad tendency test?

_________ requires that evidence obtained illegally not be admitted in court.

In the _____ case of 1968,the Supreme Court ruled that an American law prohibiting the teaching of evolution was unconstitutional.

Currently,_________ states have laws against online harassment.

The _____ is responsible for authorizing searches by the National Security Agency (NSA)and other intelligence agencies.

In the context of privacy legislations,which of the following statements is true of the Freedom of Information Act of 1966?

In the _____ case,the Supreme Court held that the "right to privacy ...is broad enough to encompass a woman's decision to terminate a pregnancy," subject to certain regulations.

Which of the following statements is true of the current Supreme Court doctrine for assessing the constitutionality of subversive speech?

In the landmark _____ (1965),the Supreme Court held that the right to privacy is implied by other rights guaranteed in the First,Third,Fourth,Fifth,and Ninth Amendments.

Which of the following is a similarity between the right to due process and the Fifth Amendment?

What are the requirements stated by the Lemon test for determining whether aid to parochial schools is constitutional?

Many of the liberties of U.S.citizens were added by the _____,ratified in 1791.

Describe some of the laws and programs that were instituted after the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001,which raised questions about privacy rights.How has the USA Freedom Act of 2015 worked toward limiting the discretion of the National Security Agency (NSA)?

Which of the following statements is true of the preferred-position doctrine?

Why do criminal suspects have rights? Discuss some of the constitutional safeguards for criminal defendants set forth in the Bill of Rights.

The _____ prohibits Congress from passing laws "respecting an establishment of religion,or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."

Cause for believing that there is a substantial likelihood that a person has committed or is about to commit a crime is called _____.

In the context of privacy legislations,identify a true statement about the Privacy act of 1974.

An act of fraud:

America in the Twenty-First Century

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Rights

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

Politics and the Media

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The Presidency

The Bureaucracy

The Judiciary

Domestic Policy

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