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The Free Exercise clause gives people the right to:
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exercise anywhere they choose
believe whatever they choose to believe in matters of religion
assemble and express their views on public matters
call on a special session of congressional committees to revise bill
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The Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment guarantees that:
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the government has the ability to limit freedom of press in times of peace
State governments will not police the National government
States will not deny people any basic or essential liberties
the National government will not interfere with constitutional rights
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The Free Exercise clause gives people the right to:
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The Due Process clause of the 14th Amendment guarantees that:
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The government can limit free speech of freedom of the press if the communication:
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To have a fair trial, a person is guaranteed all of the following EXCEPT:
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For an arrest to be lawful, police must issue either a warrant or:
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Which of the following statements about the 4th Amendment is TRUE?
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In regards the issues of equality, the Constitution states
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_____________________ are government guarantees of political equality and work to prevent discrimination (tend to apply to groups).
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____________________ protect individuals from government interference and provide individuals basic rights and freedoms
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How is a Supreme Court justice made?
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In Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), the Supreme Court ruled that:
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In Gideon v. Wainwright and Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that persons convicted of crimes had been:
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Civil liberties are legal and constitutional protections against:
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All courts rely heavily upon _________________, the way similar cases were handled in the past, as a guide to current decisions.
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Generic term that refers to the idea that the government must act fairly and in accord with established rules in all that it does
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Which of the following did the Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison?
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In Gideon v. Wainwright, The US Supreme Court ruled that the:
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Which of the following is the constitutional basis for the Courts decision in Tinker v. Des Moines?
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The 13th Amendment forbids:
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True or False: In Bethel School District v. Fraser (1986), student speech consisting of lewd and offensive speech is protected, even if it has no political value and was designed to entertain.
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Determining the constitutionality of an act of government is best known as:
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True of False: The Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education ruled that State laws establishing racial segregation were unconstitutional
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True or False: The current Supreme Court leans 6-3 with a conservative majority.
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"The most stringent protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting "FIRE" in a theater and causing a panic."
- Justice Olivier Wendell Holmes
Which interpretation of the Bill of Rights does this statement illustrate?
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In general, high school students have the same rights as adults. An exception is when
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Establishment Clause:
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In Texas v. Johnson (1989), the Supreme Court ruled that:
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The process of incorporation involves:
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"Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" - Brown v. Board of Education
The effect of this Supreme Court ruling was to:
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The police enter an individual's home without invitation or a warrant and seize evidence to be used against the individual. Which Supreme Court decision may be used to rule this evidence inadmissible in court?
