The Supreme Court has ruled which of the following concerning the death penalty?

The death penalty is not necessarily cruel and unusual punishment

In Miranda v. Arizona, the United States Supreme Court declared that

police must inform criminal suspects of their rights before questioning

Which best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

To defend the liberties of the people from a strong government

The free exercise clause means

government may not interfere with religion

The Fourteenth Amendment has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to

make most rights contained in the Bill of Rights applicable to the states

Which is a way states can limit the second amendment?

States can restrict certain types, features, and aspects of guns

Lemon v. Kurtzman established

Public funding may not be used to pay any teacher at a religious school

Why is Mr. Steiner the best

Please just give me a good grade

In Gideon v. Wainwright, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the

Sixth Amendment right to a lawyer applies to those accused of major crimes

Which of the following best defines civil liberties?

guarantees against arbitrary interference by government

What best summarizes the establishment clause?

The government may not establish or endorse a specific religion

Which of these IS protected by the First amendment?

A controversial group holds a protest in a publc space

How did the founding fathers disagree on the need for a Bill of Rights

Anti-Feds wanted it, feds did not

Civil rights activists often find the most effective way to secure those rights is

litigation in the courts to gain legal protections against discrimination

Engle v. Vitale decided

Prayer in schools is unconstitutional

The 9th amendment states

Citizens have more rights than just the ones listed in the constitution

Which situation would not be protected by the First Amendment due to time, place, and manner restrictions?

Blocking intersections during rush hour

Which is true about privacy?

Although not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights, it is protected

The United States Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was based on which of these?

The Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection

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1
The Supreme Court has ruled which of the following concerning the death penalty?
The death penalty is not necessarily cruel and unusual punishment
Lethal injection is the only acceptable method of execution.
The death penalty violates the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.
Females may not be executed.
2
In Miranda v. Arizona, the United States Supreme Court declared that
police must inform criminal suspects of their rights before questioning
illegal aliens have the same right to an education as US citizens
affirmative action programs cannot employ numerical quotas
the death penalty is constitutional if juries are supplied guidelines
3
Which best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To encourage economic prosperity
To ensure public safety
To establish a strict set of rules for people to follow
To defend the liberties of the people from a strong government
4
The Constitution guarantees all of the following to a person arrested and charged with a crime EXCEPT the right to
be represented by a lawyer
receive a speedy and public trial
negotiate a plea bargain
remain silent
5
The free exercise clause means
Yes
government may not interfere with religion
Religion has boundaries
The government can fund religious schools
6
The Fourteenth Amendment has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to
make most rights contained in the Bill of Rights applicable to the states
limit the use of the legislative veto
restrict the application of judicial review
extend the power of congress to make reforms
7
This amendment requires a fair and speedy trial
12th
9th
4th
6th
8
This amendment requires a warrant for search and seizure
3rd
4th
8th
6th
9
The procedure that ensures quality government decisions
Checks and Balances
Due Process
Just Law
Bicameralism
10
amendment protects against self incrimination, information on the rights of the accused, and requires just compensation
4th
8th
6th
5th
11
Which is a way states can limit the second amendment?
States cannot regulate guns
States can restrict certain types, features, and aspects of guns
States can require citizens to store weapons at a police station
States can ban guns
12
This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment
7th
11th
4th
8th
13
Lemon v. Kurtzman established
Secular teachers CAN be paid with tax dollars
Public funding may not be used to pay any teacher at a religious school
Schools may endorse a religion
Moments of prayer are not allowed before a football game
14
Which is NOT a right listed in the 1st Amendment
Freedom of assembly/petition
Freedom of speech/press
Freedom of religion
Freedom of privacy
15
Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade are similar becauseboth cases are based on the
Right to affordable healthcare
LGTBQ rights
Right to an abortion
Right to privacy
16
Why is Mr. Steiner the best
Please just give me a good grade
His brilliance
His natural charm
His incredible sense of humor
17
In Gideon v. Wainwright, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the
Sixth Amendment right to a lawyer applies to those accused of major crimes
Evidence obtained without a warrant can't be used in court
Bible could be distributed at public schools
cruel-and-unusual-punishment cannot be applied in a discriminatory manner
18
This supreme court decison selectively incorporated gun ownership as a constitutional right
Shaw v. Reno
DC v. Heller
Brown v. Board
McDonald v. Chicago
19
Which of the following best defines civil liberties?
guarantees against arbitrary interference by government
freedom to refuse to obey considered to be violations of civil rights
laws passed to define the powers and privileges of individuals
features of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments
20
These laws secure educational opportunities for women
Title IX Laws
The 19th amendment
Equal Pay Acts
Affirmative Action
21
This case defined reverse discrimination
Regents of UC v. Bakke
Steiner v. Everybody
Brown v. Board of Education
Charlotte v. Mecklenburg
22
What best summarizes the establishment clause?
Religion is strictly outlawed
The government may establish a new religion
The government must establish clear limits religious practice
The government may not establish or endorse a specific religion
23
Which of these IS protected by the First amendment?
Speech that represents clear and present danger
Obscene speech
Symbolic speech in defense of an illegal act
A controversial group holds a protest in a publc space
24
How did the founding fathers disagree on the need for a Bill of Rights
Feds wanted it, Anti-Feds did not
Loyalists strongly supported It, Patriots said It wasn't needed
Anti-Feds wanted it, feds did not
Republicans passed It, Democrats ratified It
25
Civil rights activists often find the most effective way to secure those rights is
litigation in the courts to gain legal protections against discrimination
educational campaigns to increase public support for their cause
executive orders that prevent discrimination within the federal workforce
through lobbying of members of Congress for support on legislation
26
The process of extending the protections of the Bill of Rights by to apply to the actions of state governments is
(selective) incorporation
federalism
stare decisis
broad construction
27
Engle v. Vitale decided
Religious schools may use public bussing for students
Public funds cannot be used for religious schools
Prayer in schools is unconstitutional
Firearm ownership is a right
28
The 9th amendment states
Women have the right to vote
Citizens have more rights than just the ones listed in the constitution
Warrants are required for a search or arrest
The right to a fair trial
29
Which situation would not be protected by the First Amendment due to time, place, and manner restrictions?
A student is expelled expressing opposition to a law recently passed
Blocking intersections during rush hour
An interest group airs an edgy commercial
A controversial group obtains a permit to march through town
30
This law strengthened the 14A by outlawing discrimination by nation of origin
Jim Crow Laws
The Voting rights Act of 1965
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The 24th Amendment
31
Which is true about privacy?
issues on privacy are decided by the states
Although not specifically listed in the Bill of Rights, it is protected
It is not protected by the Constitution
It is listed in the Bill of Rights and protected
32
Term for the well-being of the people
Public opinion
Public interest
Minority Rights
Majority Rights
33
What is the term for the government stopping the publication of an article
Communism
Censorship
Silencing
Prior restraint
34
Which of these is not a type of Due Process
Procedural
Legal
Substantive
35
Policies aimed at diversifying public institutions
Equality Acts
Affirmative Action
Racial Equality laws
Class Action
36
The United States Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was based on which of these?
The Fifth Amendment’s power of eminent domain
The First Amendment’s right to freedom of expression
The Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of equal protection
The Fourth Amendment’s exclusionary rule

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