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Case Study: The Stolen Valor Act Answers

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In which case did the court rule that flag burning was not illegal under the First Amendment?

A
US v. Fields
B
New York Times v. Sullivan
C
Texas v. Johnson
D
US v. Alvarez
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Which of these actions best illustrates a judge using precedent?

A
reviewing the facts of a case before ruling
B
formulating an opinion on the guilt of the defendant
C
studying past cases for similarities to the current case
D
writing an opinion brief
4

What did the Stolen Valor Act attempt to protect?

A
prison terms
B
fines
C
military service
D
flags
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Which event must take place first in order for the appeals process to take place?

A
The Supreme Court rules on a case.
B
An individual is found guilty during a trial.
C
An individual appeals a sentence.
D
A case is sent to the court of appeals.
6

Which fact is most relevant to the Supreme Court’s influence on America?

A
Justices make sound legal decisions based on facts.
B
Justices can change society through their interpretation of the law.
C
Justices hear cases from people who were most likely wrongly convicted by lower courts.
D
Justices review past cases to determine their validity.
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Which event happens last in the appeals process?

A
The Supreme Court rules on a case.
B
An individual is found guilty during a trial.
C
An individual appeals a sentence.
D
A case is sent to the court of appeals.
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When the Supreme Court rules on a case, how many “agree” votes are needed to reach a verdict?

A
The Chief Justice’s opinion is the verdict.
B
A simple majority is needed.
C
A 2/3 majority is needed.
D
All nine justices must agree.
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Felix overhears Daniel telling a joke that makes fun of doctors. Felix’s mom is a doctor, and Felix is offended by the joke. Does Felix have a legal case against Daniel?

A
Yes, because making fun of a group of people is not considered free speech.
B
Yes, because Daniel is spreading libel against the medical profession.
C
No, because jokes are not restricted under the First Amendment.
D
No, because offensive speech is protected under the First Amendment.
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What did the original Stolen Valor Act (2006) attempt to prohibit?

A
lying about military service
B
lying about crimes committed during service
C
lying about receiving specific military medals
D
lying about being honorably discharged from the military

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