In the Supreme Court cases NJ v. T.L.O. & Tinker v. Des Moines School District, the Court ruled

that civil liberties are both protected & limited in schools

The Supreme Court can influence economic and social change

The case discussed in this passage was impt. in colonial America because it helped establish

the principle of freedom of the press

Court decisions in the trials of John Peter Zenger (1735) & NY Times Co. v. US (1971)

strengthened freedom of the press

The Supreme Ct decisions in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) & Miranda v. Arizona (1966) resulted in

An expansion of rights for persons accused of crimes

This statement is based on a person’s constitutional right to

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

The man holding the sign is objecting to Supreme Court decisions that

Increased the rights of the accused

Expanded the rights of the accused

In NJ v. T.L.O. (1985) & Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995), the US Supreme Court ruled

that student rights may be limited in school

Expanding the rights of people accused of crimes

These three Supreme Court decisions are similar in that each ruling

Expanded the rights of the accused

Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) improved conditions for the disabled by

Mandating easier access to employment and public facilities

What is one impact of this amendment on American society?

Congress cannot mandate a national religion

Which statement most accurately describes the main idea of this 1975 cartoon?

The gov't is improperly hiding information form the public

Ensure the functioning of democracy

The requirements included in this passage are part of the Supreme Court’s effort to protect

the rights of individuals accused of crimes

Which action would be necessary to overturn this ruling?

Ratification of an amendment to the Constitution

As a result of Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona (1966), a person accused of a crime

is entitled to a reading of his or her rights when arrested

Limited police powers while expanding the rts of defendants

Provided equal protection to groups

Expanded the rights of persons accused of crimes

Expanded rights for people accused of crimes

Rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment

The cartoonist is commenting on public reaction to the Supreme Court decision that

Declared school-sponsored prayer unconstitutional

The US Supreme Ct under Chief Justice Earl Warren (1953-1969) made several landmark decisions

that increased the rights of individuals

Which basic constitutional concept is illustrated by each of these provisions?

Balancing individual liberty & the need for order in society

The constitutional basis for the separation of church and state is the

Establishment clause of the 1st Amendment

The case of John Peter Zenger (1735) & NY Times Co. v. US (1971) both involved a gov't’s

attempt to limit freedom of the press

The requirement that all person placed under arrest must be informed of their legal rights

resulted from a decision of the United States Supreme Court

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NYS US History & Government MC Questions on Supreme Court Cases (Rights of Accused; 1st Amendment) from 2000 to 2017

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In the Supreme Court cases NJ v. T.L.O. & Tinker v. Des Moines School District, the Court ruled
that student rights are more important than safe schools
that students can be expelled from school without a hearing
that civil liberties are both protected & limited in schools
that the Bill of Rights does not apply to minors
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States can overturn decisions of the Supreme Court
Chief justices have little influence over the Supreme Court
Supreme Court decisions must be approved by the president
The Supreme Court can influence economic and social change
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The case discussed in this passage was impt. in colonial America because it helped establish
the principle of judicial independence
the principle of freedom of assembly
the principle of freedom of the press
the principle of double jeopardy
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Court decisions in the trials of John Peter Zenger (1735) & NY Times Co. v. US (1971)
strengthened freedom of the press
strengthened freedom of religion
strengthened due process rights
strengthened the right to counsel
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The principle expressed in this proposed law was also contained in the
Albany Plan of Union
Zenger case decision
Alien and Sedition Acts
First Amendment
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Denied a speedy and public trial
Denied due process of law
Victimized by illegal search and seizure
Sentenced to cruel and unusual punishment
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Persons accused of crimes
Women in the military
Students with disabilities
Homeless Americans
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The Supreme Ct decisions in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) & Miranda v. Arizona (1966) resulted in
A clarification of rules about cruel & unusual punishments
An increase in the power of the police to obtain evidence
An expansion of rights for persons accused of crimes
A limitation of a citizen’s right to an attorney
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This statement is based on a person’s constitutional right to
Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Protection against double jeopardy
A speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
Face the accuser in open court
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This courtroom summation helped establish which democratic principle in colonial America?
Trial by jury
Protection of private property
Equal voting rights
Freedom of the press
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The accused
Persons with disabilities
Military veterans
Women
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The Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade (1973) was based on the constitutional principle of
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Protection of property rights
Right to privacy
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The man holding the sign is objecting to Supreme Court decisions that
Expanded the right to bear arms
Redefined the right to assemble peacefully
Increased the rights of the accused
Strengthened the separation of church and state
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Lengthened prison sentences for the guilty
Expanded the rights of the accused
Reinstated the use of capital punishment
Granted more powers to federal judges
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Freedom of Religion
Rights of the Accused
Property Rights
Voting Rights
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In NJ v. T.L.O. (1985) & Vernonia School District v. Acton (1995), the US Supreme Court ruled
that student rights may be limited in school
that schools must obtain a court order for drug testing
that school locker searches are unconstitutional
that public schools have the right to promote school prayer
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Eliminating the poll tax as a voting requirement
Requiring equal pay for men & women performing the same job
Preventing the use of organized prayer in public schools
Expanding the rights of people accused of crimes
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These three Supreme Court decisions are similar in that each ruling
Reduced presidential powers
Expanded the rights of the accused
Shifted more power to the states
Limited campaign contributions
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Passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) improved conditions for the disabled by
Sponsoring Olympic games for the handicapped
Mandating easier access to employment and public facilities
Requiring separate classrooms for disabled students
Making it illegal to criticize or fire handicapped persons
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What is one impact of this amendment on American society?
Members of the press cannot hold public office
The Supreme Court cannot limit free speech during wartime
Congress cannot mandate a national religion
Religious groups cannot lobby Congress
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Which Supreme Court decision may be used to rule this evidence inadmissible in court?
Roe v. Wade
Baker v. Carr
Gideon v. Wainwright
Mapp v. Ohio
22
The US Supreme Court in Gideon v. Wainwright & Miranda v. Arizona extended the rights of the
accused to legal counsel
accused to reasonable bail
accused to an impartial jury
accused to a speedy trial
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Which statement most accurately describes the main idea of this 1975 cartoon?
The gov't is improperly hiding information form the public
Libraries make too many gov't reports open to the public
The press should not publish news that damage pub. officials
Gov't should restrict the publication of sensitive materials
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Encourage more candidates to run for office
Limit political debate in Congress
Ensure the functioning of democracy
Discourage criticism of government policies
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The requirements included in this passage are part of the Supreme Court’s effort to protect
the rights of defendants from double jeopardy
the rights of individuals accused of crimes
the rights of criminals from cruel and unusual punishment
the rights of students from unreasonable searches
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Which protection in the Bill of Rights is related to the 1735 trial of John Peter Zenger?
Freedom from double jeopardy
Freedom of the Press
Ban on unreasonable searches
Right to bar arms
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Which action would be necessary to overturn this ruling?
Ratification of an amendment to the Constitution
Adoption of a formal resolution by each state’s legislature
Passage of a law by Congress
Issue of an Executive order by the President
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As a result of Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona (1966), a person accused of a crime
is entitled to a speedy trial
is entitled to defense against cruel or unusual punishment
is entitled to a reading of his or her rights when arrested
is entitled to reasonable bail
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Medical Insurance
Equal pay for equal work
Participate in school sports
Privacy
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Limited police powers while expanding the rts of defendants
Restricted the rights of students in public schools
Forced the desegregation of public transportation
Denied 1st amendment rights of antiwar protestors & press
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Were intended to lift Americans out of poverty
Failed to pass constitutional review by the Supreme Court
Provided equal protection to groups
Gave a minority group the right to vote after protests
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Strengthened the role of the police in the arrest process
Expanded the rights of persons accused of crimes
Showed the Court’s disapproval of increasing crime rates
Defined the rights of students in public schools
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More legal searches without warrants
Fewer gun control regulations
Additional limitations on religious freedom
Expanded rights for people accused of crimes
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What was the main issue in both the John Peter Zenger (1734-1735) & the Pentagon Papers (1971)?
Right to bear arms
Freedom of the Press
Right to Counsel
Freedom of Religion
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Powers delegated specifically to Congress
Meaning of a republican form of government
President’s right to executive privilege
Rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment
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Which category most accurately completes the heading for the partial outline below?
Federal Funding of Education
Student Rights
School Integration
Right to Counsel
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The cartoonist is commenting on public reaction to the Supreme Court decision that
Banned public observance of religious holidays
Mandated home-based prayer
Declared school-sponsored prayer unconstitutional
Restricted attendance in churches
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The US Supreme Ct under Chief Justice Earl Warren (1953-1969) made several landmark decisions
that weakened the power of the federal government
that drew criticism for supporting States rights
that increased the rights of individuals
that strengthened the authority of the police
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This section of the 4^th amendment to the United States Constitution addresses the issue of
Implied powers
Separation of powers
States’ rights
Limits on governmental power
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Which basic constitutional concept is illustrated by each of these provisions?
Dividing power between the Senate and the House
Providing flexibility through the elastic clause
Balancing individual liberty & the need for order in society
Guaranteeing equal treatment of minority groups
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The constitutional basis for the separation of church and state is the
Equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment
Reserved powers of the 10th Amendment
Double jeopardy provision of the 5th Amendment
Establishment clause of the 1st Amendment
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Which topic is the primary focus of this cartoon?
Cruel and unusual punishment
Freedom of expression
Protection from self-incrimination
Due process of law
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The Supreme Court decision in Mapp v. Ohio, Gideon v. Wainwright, and Miranda v. Arizona all
Equality in the workplace
Rights of the accused
Presidential powers
Integration of public facilities
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Freedom of the Press
Rights of the Accused
Interstate Commerce
Racial segregation
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This passage resulted from which Supreme Court decision?
Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Mapp v. Ohio (1961)
Gideon v. Wainwright (1963)
Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)
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Right to Assemble
Freedom of Religion
Right to Petition
Freedom of the Press
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The first amendment of the Constitution deals primarily with
Rights of the accused
Rights of self-expression
States’ rights
Property rights
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Voting Rights
Freedom of Assembly
Freedom of Speech
States Rights
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Which provision of the Bill of Rights was influenced by the trial of John Peter Zenger?
Freedom of the Press
Right to an attorney
Right to bear arms
Freedom of Religion
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The case of John Peter Zenger (1735) & NY Times Co. v. US (1971) both involved a gov't’s
attempt to limit the right to counsel
attempt to limit freedom of religion
attempt to limit freedom of the press
attempt to limit the right to bear arms
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The requirement that all person placed under arrest must be informed of their legal rights
resulted from a custom adopted from English common law
resulted from a specific statement in the Constitution
resulted from a law enacted by Congress
resulted from a decision of the United States Supreme Court
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The due process clause in the 5^th Amendment & right to an attorney in the 6^th Amendment were
designed to provide for judicial review of laws
designed to give fair treatment for those accused of crimes
designed to assure that laws are properly enacted
designed to protect freedom of expression
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Favored a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Worked effectively with lower courts
Gained the overwhelming support of the American people
Expanded civil rights and the rights of the accused
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The Supreme Court decision in NJ v. T.L.O. (1985) and Vernonia School District v. Action (1995)
show that a student’s right to privacy is limited
show that racially segregated schools are unconstitutional
show that a student has no guaranteed rights while in school
show that prayers in public schools must be limited
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The Supreme Court cases of Tinker v. Des Moines and New Jersey v. TLO involved the issue of
The rights of prison inmates
The rights of students in school
Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press

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