Why was the case of Heller v Washington, DC not relevant for all Americans?

this case only applied to the District of Columbia - not the states

Why did Otis McDonald bring a lawsuit against Chicago?

He wanted to keep a gun in his home

Why did the police search Dollree Mapp's home?

Because they thought she was harboring a bomb suspect

Who was Otis McDonald?

Community Activist from Chicago

city of Chicago cannot ban possession of handguns

Roe v Wade was a landmark case because:

allowed women to have abortion during 1st trimester

What were the Jim Crow Laws?

Southern state laws that segregated blacks in public areas

law that allows police to take guns from people with mental health issues, allows police to take guns from people who are threatening violence

You have the right to an attorney in a criminal trial

In Heller v. Washington D.C., what right did Heller claim the city violated?

2nd Amendment right to bear arms.

The Exclusionary Rule holds that . . .

Illegally seized evidence may not be used in court

Brown V. Board of Education

Ended "Separate but equal" doctrine

You must be aware of your rights before an official statement can be taken

Why was Homer Plessy arrested in 1892?

For sitting on a seat reserved for a white person

Who were the Little Rock Nine?

Students who broke the color barrier in public school.

States are required to issue marriage licenses to couples of the same sex

Which of the following invokes the Miranda rights?

"I'm not talking and I want a lawyer."

What was Jim Obergefell fighting for?

He wanted to have his marriage recognized by Ohio, Social Security benefits from his deceased partner

Applied Federal exclusionary rule to the states

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1
Why was the case of Heller v Washington, DC not relevant for all Americans?
this case only applied to the District of Columbia - not the states
this case only applied to the states - not Washington, DC
applied only to state miitias
applied to federal agents and not regular citizens
2
Why did Otis McDonald bring a lawsuit against Chicago?
There was not a public school near his home
He did not want a Wendy's to open near his restaurant
His home was searched illegally
He wanted to keep a gun in his home
3
Why did the police search Dollree Mapp's home?
Because they thought she was harboring a bomb suspect
Because she was committing tax fraud
She had made death threats of political figure and that person had died
Because she had obscene material in her basement
4
What crime did Gideon commit?
Murder
Burglary
Texting while driving
Arson
5
What was found in Dollree Mapp's home?
A fugitive
Drugs
Obscene Materials
A dead body
6
Who was Otis McDonald?
An old farmer who lived in Illinois
Community Activist from Chicago
A high school teacher in Chicago
police officer in Washington, DC
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McDonald v Chicago
McDonald's restaurants cannot ban gays from employment
city of Chicago cannot ban possession of handguns
city of Chicago cannot restrict abortions
gerrymandering of Chicago cannot be racially based
8
Roe v Wade was a landmark case because:
enabled women to have an abortion until heartbeat detection
allowed women to have abortion during 1st trimester
allowed women to have an abortion in only legalized states
enabled women to have an abortion during the "quickening phase"
9
What were the Jim Crow Laws?
Southern state laws that segregated blacks in public areas
Federal laws abolishing slavery
Laws that were meant to keep ex-Confederates out of office
Southern state laws intended to punish scalawags
10
Red Flag laws are
law that allows police to take guns from people with mental health issues
laws that make abortion illegal.
allows police to take guns from people who are threatening violence
law that allow police to take anybody's guns.
11
Gideon v Wainwright
Court ruled that the death penalty could not be applied in cases of theft
You must have an attorney present in court
The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment and therefore illegal
You have the right to an attorney in a criminal trial
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This clause supports the idea of the 2nd Amendment only applying to the militia
free exercise
Prefatory
Establishment
exclusionary
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Why did Otis McDonald want a gun?
For self defense
Just to have one
To show off to his homies
To commit crime
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In Heller v. Washington D.C., what right did Heller claim the city violated?
2nd Amendment right to bear arms.
8th Amendment protection from cruel and unusual punishment.
4th Amendment protection from search and seizure.
1st Amendment right to practice religion freely.
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The Exclusionary Rule holds that . . .
Illegally seized evidence may not be used in court
Illegally seized evidence will be suppressed.
Illegally seized evidence should be suppressed.
Illegally seized evidence is never suppressed.
16
Brown V. Board of Education
Ended "Separate but equal" doctrine
Created "Separate but equal "doctrine
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Miranda v Arizona
You are allowed to represent yourself in a court of law
You are protected from self-incrimination
The court must provide you with an attorney if you cannot afford one
You must be aware of your rights before an official statement can be taken
18
Which was the first state to legalize abortion in the USA?
New York
Hawaii
Texas
California
19
Which amendment did Mr. Obergefell cite for his case?
5th
15th
4th
14th
20
Approximately how many pregnancies are terminated in the USA each year?
1.5 to 2 million
860,000 to one million
50,000 - 75,000
none of these are correct
21
Who was Henry Wade?
Director of Health for Houston
Attorney General for Texas State
District Attorney for Dallas
Chief Justice of Texas Supreme Court
22
Why was Homer Plessy arrested in 1892?
For robbing a white person
For sitting on a seat reserved for a white person
For refusing to work
For murdering a white person
23
Who was really Jane Roe?
Sonia Sotomayor
Norma McCorvey
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Jennette McCurdy
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Who were the Little Rock Nine?
Students who broke the color barrier in public school.
Students who sat in the wrong seats at a diner.
Students who fought against the integration of public school
Students who challenged the interstate bus laws.
25
Which constitutional right was used to win this case for people of this particular lifestyle?
Prefatory Clause
Exclusionary Rule
Equal Protection Clause
Clear and Present Danger
26
What lasting impact has Gideon and Miranda had on the courts?
more freedoms in the 1st amendment
more power for gun owners
more freedom to spy on Americans
more rights for the accused
27
Obergefell v Hodges
Public facilities may deny services to couples of the same sex
States are required to issue marriage licenses to couples of the same sex
States can decide themselves if they choose to recognize a same sex couple
Marriage between couples of the same sex is illegal
28
According to the Supreme Court, the 2nd Amendment applies to...
national guard
military personel
militias
the US people
29
exclusionary rule relates to the ____________ Amendment.
Sixth
Fifth
First
Fourth
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Which of the following invokes the Miranda rights?
"I don't think I should probably talk to ya'll."
"Why are you cops always hassling me!!!"
"I'm not talking and I want a lawyer."
"I think maybe I need a lawyer."
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Plessy v. Ferguson
made segregation legal
eliminated Jim Crow laws
prevented lynchings
African Americans can sit anywhere on a train
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What was Jim Obergefell fighting for?
He wanted to have his marriage recognized by Ohio
Social Security benefits from his deceased partner
He wanted to make the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional
He wanted to end school segregation
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What year is argued that all Americans gained the right to bear arms?
2008
1776
1787
1998
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Homer Plessy was...
1/8 black & 7/8 white
1/8 asian & 7/8 caucasian
4/8 white & 4/8 black
1/8 white & 7/8 black
35
In Heller v. Washington D.C., the Court ruled that the right to own a gun
is absolute
belongs to the state militia
belongs to the individual
is unconstitutional
36
How many people were lost in the shooting in Nashville?
12
6
3
9
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Mapp v. Ohio
Police could search any part of prisoner incident to arrest
Applied Federal exclusionary rule to the states
Police must inform the accused of right to remain silent
A person was under arrest if they felt unable to leave

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