Question 1

In Planned Parenthood v.Casey,the Supreme Court​

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A)  ​broadened the existing federal restrictions on availability of abortion.
B)  voided the "undue burden" test that had been used for rulings on the abortion issue.
C)  ​accepted the validity of Justice O'Connor's position that state abortion restrictions are allowable if they are not "unduly burdensome."
D)  ​established the "trimester" scheme, in which restrictions on abortion may be different in the first, second, and third three-month periods of a pregnancy.
E)  ​outlawed abortions funded with federal funds.

Question 2

The establishment clause of the First Amendment

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A)  prohibits government from sponsoring or supporting religious activity.
B)  establishes Protestantism as the official religion of the United States.
C)  prevents the government from interfering with the exercise of religion.
D)  forbids the establishment of restrictions on free speech.
E)  keeps Congress from making other amendments official without a Supreme Court ruling.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is correct?

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A)  Public schools must open their doors to after-school religious activities on the same basis as other after-school programs.
B)  Prayers in public school assemblies that mention only "God" but no specific religion's deity can be upheld as constitutional.
C)  Nonsectarian prayers at official public school graduations are permissible under the Constitution.
D)  Prayers at public high school football games are permissible so long as the prayers are organized and led by students.
E)  A prayer written on a public school auditorium wall, but not recited by students or faculty, is permitted under the First Amendment.

Question 4

Although prosecutors dropped charges against Michael Hardwick,his case came before the Supreme Court because

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A)  a judge insisted that he be tried.
B)  protests throughout the South forced a trial.
C)  a newly elected prosecutor bowed to the Religious Right and reinstated the charges.
D)  he brought a suit challenging the constitutionality of a law.
E)  interest groups filed a suit on his behalf.

Question 5

The __________ has been construed to provide protection for the individual from the actions of a repressive state government.

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A)  First Amendment
B)  Fifth Amendment
C)  Ninth Amendment
D)  Fourteenth Amendment
E)  Fourth Amendment

Question 6

Compared to a person in Spain​,an American is ___________ to say religion is very important in their lives.

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A)  ​much more likely
B)  ​slightly more likely
C)  ​about equally likely
D)  ​slightly less likely
E)  ​mush less likely

Question 7

When strict scrutiny is applied by the courts,it means that a law may be upheld only if the government can demonstrate that

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A)  the law is justified by a "compelling governmental interest."
B)  the law is narrowly tailored to achieve a legitimate goal.
C)  the law in question is the least restrictive means for achieving that interest.
D)  the law is justified by a "compelling governmental interest," is narrowly tailored to achieve a legitimate goal, and is the least restrictive means for achieving that interest.
E)  None of these choices is true.

Question 8

​Government can impose reasonable restrictions on free speech by limiting the

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A)  ​provocative nature of the ideas contained in the speech.
B)  ​overtly political content of speech.
C)  ​content of religious ideas expressed.
D)  ​spreading of anti-government messages.
E)  ​means for communicating ideas.

Question 9

A reporter obtained information from a confidential source pertaining to an ongoing criminal grand jury investigation.The free press standard that the reporter must adhere to in this situation requires that the reporter

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A)  go to jail for contempt rather than reveal the information.
B)  divulge the information from the source but not give the name of the source.
C)  give whatever testimony the reporter is capable of giving.
D)  divulge information only if the name of the confidential source is revealed first.
E)  decline to appear before the grand jury.

Question 10

If Congress forced conscientious objectors to fight-to violate their religious beliefs or deeply held humanistic opposition to war-the government would run afoul of the __________ of the First Amendment.

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A)  free association clause
B)  free-exercise clause
C)  establishment clause
D)  due process clause
E)  equal protection clause

Question 11

In McCutcheon v.Federal Election Commission,the Supreme Court held that ​______________________ were unconstitutional.

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A)  ​corporate contributions to candidates
B)  ​limits on individual contributions to candidates
C)  ​campaign expenditures that untruthfully or unfairly criticized a political opponent
D)  ​aggregate limits on contributions to federal candidates and party committees
E)  ​campaign activities supporting openly communist or fascist candidates

Question 12

The Constitution's _____________ clause prevents the government from interfering with religious practice.​

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A)  establishment
B)  ​essential freedoms
C)  ​nondiscrimination
D)  ​free exercise
E)  ​religious freedom

Question 13

In Palko v.Connecticut,the Supreme Court ruled that Frank Palko's Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy was not a(n) _________ right the state of Connecticut had to follow.

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A)  fundamental
B)  privacy
C)  concurrent
D)  dual
E)  explicit

Question 14

Explain why selective incorporation is important and provide examples of its implementation.

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Question 15

The __________ Amendment states,"The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

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A)  Fifth
B)  Sixth
C)  Eighth
D)  Ninth
E)  Second

Question 16

An ex post facto law

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A)  impairs contracts between states.
B)  prevents double jeopardy.
C)  declares an action illegal after it has been committed.
D)  declares a person guilty without the benefit of trial.
E)  None of these choices is true.

Question 17

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 established the right to nondiscrimination in public accommodations and __________________.​

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A)  ​access to home loans
B)  ​voting
C)  ​employment opportunity
D)  ​education
E)  ​All of these choices are true.

Question 18

According to the Supreme Court in Bowers v.Hardwick,homosexual relations between consenting adults in the privacy of their own homes

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A)  are protected under the Bill of Rights.
B)  are not protected under the Constitution.
C)  cannot be regulated by state governments.
D)  may be regulated only by Congress.
E)  is a prohibited extension of search and seizure laws.

Question 19

Discuss how the Supreme Court has dealt with the issue of prior restraint,being sure to reference specific examples of court action.

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The issue of prior restraint, or governm...

Question 20

Powers and privileges guaranteed to the individual and protected against arbitrary removal at the hands of the government or other individuals are best defined as

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A)  civil rights.
B)  human rights.
C)  civil liberties.
D)  negative liberties.
E)  inalienable rights.

Exam 15: Order and Civil Liberties

In Palko v.Connecticut,the Supreme Court ruled that Frank Palko's Fifth Amendment protection against double jeopardy was not a(n) _________ right the state of Connecticut had to follow.

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Although prosecutors dropped charges against Michael Hardwick,his case came before the Supreme Court because

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A reporter obtained information from a confidential source pertaining to an ongoing criminal grand jury investigation.The free press standard that the reporter must adhere to in this situation requires that the reporter

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If Congress forced conscientious objectors to fight-to violate their religious beliefs or deeply held humanistic opposition to war-the government would run afoul of the __________ of the First Amendment.

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In McCutcheon v.Federal Election Commission,the Supreme Court held that ​______________________ were unconstitutional.

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An ex post facto law

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The __________ has been construed to provide protection for the individual from the actions of a repressive state government.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

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Explain why selective incorporation is important and provide examples of its implementation.

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When strict scrutiny is applied by the courts,it means that a law may be upheld only if the government can demonstrate that

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Powers and privileges guaranteed to the individual and protected against arbitrary removal at the hands of the government or other individuals are best defined as

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The Constitution's _____________ clause prevents the government from interfering with religious practice.​

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Compared to a person in Spain​,an American is ___________ to say religion is very important in their lives.

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Discuss how the Supreme Court has dealt with the issue of prior restraint,being sure to reference specific examples of court action.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 established the right to nondiscrimination in public accommodations and __________________.​

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The __________ Amendment states,"The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."

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The establishment clause of the First Amendment

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​Government can impose reasonable restrictions on free speech by limiting the

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