The decision that was made in Roe v. Wade was based on

Right of privacy, 15th Amendment

What is the precedent/significance of Lawrence v. Texas?

Texas law criminalizing sexual behavior was unconstitutional

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution at the insistence of

critics at the state ratifying conventions

The Supreme Court's position on free speech during 1950 to 2000 was

free speech can be infringed upon under rare circumstances

IN the Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenburg case the Supreme Court

intra-district de facto segre. can be remedied by busing

What is the precedent/significance of Korematsu v. US?

liberties can be infringed upon during national security

What is the main precedent/signifance of Regents of UC v. Bakke?

use of racial quotas in public university admissions is okay

Regarding the exclusionary Rule, during the period of the 1980's and 1990's, the courts seemed

to modify to make it less cumbersome for the police

In 2003, the Supreme Court upheld affirmative action as long as it does what?

aims at diversity and includes race

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1
Polls taxes for federal elections were outlawed by the
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Baker v. Carr
Civil Rights Act of 1964
24th Amendment
2
To enforce the 14th Amendment more clearly, Congress passed the
Civil Rights of 1964
26th Amendment
War Powers Resolution
Social Security Act
3
The idea that courts view censorship of the press very unfavorably:
comparative worth
least restrictive means
prior restraint
neutrality
4
Which clause is not part of the 14th amendment?
the privileges and immunities clause
the due process clause
the equal protection clause
the establishment clause
5
In Lemon v. Kurtzman, the Supreme Court established that aid can't
not advance a specific religion
have a secular purpose
not create excessive government entanglement
inhibit religion
6
The decision that was made in Roe v. Wade was based on
Right of privacy
19th amendment
15th Amendment
Equal rights amendment
7
What is the precedent/significance of Lawrence v. Texas?
equal protection clause prohibits discrimination
Texas law criminalizing sexual behavior was unconstitutional
gay marriage was legal in all states
boy scouts could prevent homosexuals from being leaders
8
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution at the insistence of
critics at the state ratifying conventions
the 1st Continental Congress
the Founders
the Federalist Party
9
African Americans were first given the legal right to vote by the
Civil Rights Act of 1964
15th Amendment
13th Amendment
24th Amendment
10
The Supreme Court's position on free speech during 1950 to 2000 was
Only state governments can place limits on free speech
free speech can be infringed upon under rare circumstances
government may limit speech if people find it offensive
government may not limit speech under any circumstances
11
Which of the following Supreme Court cases involved the principle of "one person, one vote?"
Baker v. Carr
Mapp v. Ohio
Roe v. Wade
Korematsu v. US
12
The __________ banned gender discrimination in employment
Lilly Ledbetter Act
Civil Rights Act of 1964
19th Amendment
Title IX
13
What was the precedent/significance of DC v. Heller?
made all gun bans unconstitutional
was the first supreme ruling on the 5th amendment
forced DC to lift its gun ban
lmited free speech at political rallies
14
IN the Swann v. Charlotte Mecklenburg case the Supreme Court
quotas are not allowed when considering college admission
Jim Crow laws blocking voter registration were null and void
any company aided by federal funds cannot discriminate
intra-district de facto segre. can be remedied by busing
15
What is the precedent/significance of Korematsu v. US?
to a get a speedy and public trial
to a speedy trial
to not incriminate themselves
liberties can be infringed upon during national security
16
What was the precedent/significance of Gideon v. Wainwright?
to be punished excessively
to get a speedy and public trial
to get representation
to not incriminate oneself
17
What is the main precedent/signifance of Regents of UC v. Bakke?
accommodations for disabled students is required
in class prayer is allowed in a public funded school
use of racial quotas in public university admissions is okay
rights of students to protest on a publicly funded campus
18
The clear and present danger test devised by the Supreme Court was designed so officials could
ban obscene materials
limit free speech
mobilize troops
suspend habeas corpus protections
19
Regarding the exclusionary Rule, during the period of the 1980's and 1990's, the courts seemed
to modify to make it less cumbersome for the police
made it stricter to discourage police misconduct
continued its enforcement as before
abandoned it completely to make any evidence admissible
20
Which of the following is Not an element of the 1st Amendment?
freedom of the press
Free exercise clause
Right to travel
right to petition the government against grievances
21
Approximately 90% of criminal cases end with a
plea bargain
failure to get an indictment through a grand jury
not guilty verdict
guilty
22
In 2003, the Supreme Court upheld affirmative action as long as it does what?
is limited to law school admissions
favors children of U of Michigan graduates
aims at diversity and includes race
applies to gender, not race

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