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Unit 5: Civil Rights & Liberties
Unit 5: Civil Rights & Liberties
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Regular American Government Unit 5 Review
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1
The inclusion of two due process clauses in the Constitution reflects the fact that
the Constitution is written poorly in regards to due process.
The 14th Amendment eliminated the protections of the 5th Amendment.
due process is very easy to define.
Bill of Rights is federal, 14th Amendment applies to the states
2
What is the purpose of the
Free Exercise
clause?
To allow people to believe and practice whatever religion they choose
To avoid the government's choosing of an official religion
To allow the teaching of only certain religions in public schools
To only allow those who are Christian the right to practice and pray
3
Which court case ruled that those in custody be advised of their constitutional right to an attorney & to remain silent?
Regents of the University of CA v Bakke
Miranda v Arizona
Tinker v Des Moines
Roe v Wade
4
A person has the right to use extremely crude and inflammatory language in a public place without fear of a consequence.
False
True
5
The guarantee against
double jeopardy
protects a person from being tried
for a crime the person did not commit
as an accomplice to another crime
twice for the same crime
for more than one crime committed at any one time
6
Hate groups like the KKK are allowed to parade in public as long as they have the correct permits and permissions.
False
True
7
A woman wants to represent herself at trial and also wants a bench trial instead of a jury. Can she do both?
She can represent herself, but must always have a jury trial.
She can request a bench trial, but she can’t represent herself.
No
Yes
8
Plessy v. Ferguson, Brown v. Board of Education, and other cases primarily deal with which of the following amendments?
4th Amendment
1st Amendment
14th Amendment
13th Amendment
9
Supreme Court cases dealing with state-sponsored prayer in public schools are decided based on which clause?
the necessary and proper clause
the establishment clause
the due process clause
the full faith and credit clause
10
Which of the following is NOT one of the 1st Amendment "freedoms"?
Right to bear arms
Right to free speech
Right to free exercise of religion
Right to symbolic speech
11
Which Supreme Court decision provided a unanimous opinion declaring "separate but equal" unconstitutional?
Brown v Board of Education
Plessy v Ferguson
Roe v Wade
Miranda v Arizona
12
Which term best describes the use of words, icons, or non-verbal acts to deliver a person or group's message?
Libel
Commercial Speech
Slander
Symbolic Speech
13
Which of the following cases added to the 6th Amendment by declaring any accused individual is guaranteed an attorney?
Engle v Vitale
US v Lopez
Mapp v Ohio
Gideon v Wainwright
14
Which clause of the 1st Amendment says that the government cannot make a religion for the entire nation to follow?
Full Faith & Credit Clause
Due Process Clause
Free Exercise Clause
Establishment Clause
15
A woman is found not guilty of murdering her husband but new DNA tests later show she did the crime. Can she be retried?
Yes; a 2nd trial requires the approval of the victim's family
No; 5 years is beyond the statute of limitations for a new trial
Yes; DNA is very good evidence and the technology improves each year.
No; this is a violation of the 5th Amendment.
16
The long series of Supreme Court rulings on the rights of the accused have established all of the following EXCEPT
police must follow the letter of the law when making an arrest
every accused person is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
juries overwhelming get verdicts correct, so there no need for appeals.
society is best protected when the rights of the accused are protected.
17
Which of the following is the use of spoken words to damage one's character through false or unproven facts?
Libel
Symbolic Speech
Slander
Seditious Speech
18
Which of the following best summarizes the view of the Supreme Court regarding student rights?
Administrators must apply for a search warrant before searches
Students are entitled to all the same rights as adults
Students surrender all civil liberties upon entering a school building
Student liberties are limited to protect the school environment
19
All of the following are covered under the 6th Amendment EXCEPT the right to
request the assistance of an attorney
remain silent so as to not incriminate one's self
experience a speedy trial that is open to the public
request a jury trial instead of a bench trial
20
Citizens of the United States do not have the right to burn the American flag as a form of protest.
True
False
21
When arresting a person, police must
always have a warrant in order to search for a weapon.
refrain from searching for evidence.
arrest all witnesses to the crime.
have probable cause to believe the person is involved in criminal activity.
22
Based on Supreme Court decisions, which of the following would be eligible for the death penalty?
Mentally handicapped
Minors under 18 years old
Those convicted of misdemeanors
Women
23
A judge can order an accused felon to be held without bail
if the person can prove they don’t have enough money to post bail
if there is a danger that the person may commit another crime if released
A person accused of a felony must always post bail
any time they want to
24
Which of the following statements about the 4th Amendment is TRUE?
It has been of little importance in our history.
It applies only to the states.
It gives people the right to own a gun.
It forbids unreasonable searches and seizures.
25
To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT
adequate defense
trial within a reasonable time
media coverage, if demanded
jury of peers
26
The government has the ability to punish anyone that speaks out against it.
False
True
27
Which piece of landmark legislation had the greatest impact on the promotion of equality for minority Americans?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title IX of Educational Amendments of 1972
The Equal Pay Act
Higher Education Act of 1965
28
Which of the following practices is allowed on public school property?
Prayers over the loudspeaker before a football game
Teaching evolution in Biology classes
A required course that promotes only the merits of Christianity
Teacher-led prayer sessions
29
The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to prevent abuse of power by
citizens
foreign powers
the federal government
state judiciaries
30
The right to privacy, inherent in the concept of due process, has been applied in controversial cases involving
abortion
religious freedom
bearing arms
immigration
31
Which amendment mandates the incorporation of the due process and equal protection clauses to the 50 states?
14th Amendment
19th Amendment
1st Amendment
21st Amendment
32
The main purpose of the
exclusionary rule
is to
prevent people who are clearly guilty from going free
deter police misconduct
prevent evidence that was obtained illegally to be used in court
exclude a person from being a witness against him/herself
33
All of the following are covered under the 1st Amendment EXCEPT
publishing an unflattering story about the president
protestors to shutting down a school for disagreement over a new policy
burning an American flag to protest the government
marching in a protest over perceived corruption in the government
34
Under the provisions of the 2nd Amendment,
if you want to bear arms of any type, you must have a permit.
there is no limitation on the free flow of guns within the United States.
each state has the right to maintain a militia via gun ownership
the states cannot limit a person’s right to own an automatic weapon.
35
According to the Supreme Court, capital punishment
can be applied through the use of state law for certain crimes
can be applied to any age defendant
is defined as cruel and unusual punishment
is unconstitutional in all circumstances
36
The decision in
Tinker v Des Moines
was a victory for
the elderly, who received appropriate retirement benefits
women, who gained the opportunity to vote in federal elections
African Americans, who achieved equality in college admissions
students, who wanted to protest using symbolic speech
37
Which of the following best fits the description of "civil rights"?
Acts of the government to make civil liberties available to all people
Protests leading to violence and the occasional sit-ins
Rights U.S. Citizens have through interpretation of state constitutions
Rights expressed directly in the U.S. Constitution in the Bill of Rights
