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Case Study: The Stolen Valor Act Answers

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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
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Which illustrates the proper outline for a judge’s opinion on a case?

A
describing case facts, describing judicial opinion, analyzing law, applying precedent
B
describing judicial opinion, applying precedent, describing case facts, analyzing law
C
analyzing law, applying precedent, describing case facts, describing judicial opinion
D
applying precedent, describing case facts, analyzing law, describing judicial opinion
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Nikita is upset that Amit scored higher on the ACT than she did. She decides to start telling people that she saw Amit go back and fill in answers on the test after time was called, making him out to be a cheater. Does Amit have a legal case against Nikita?

A
Yes, because Nikita is trying to defame Amit.
B
Yes, because Amit is offended by Nikita’s comments.
C
No, because Nikita’s opinions are protected under the First Amendment.
D
No, because no one will believe Nikita’s story.
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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.
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When the Supreme Court rules on a case, how many opinions might be written to explain the verdict?

A
one: the majority opinion
B
two: the majority opinion and the dissent
C
nine: all justices can write an opinion, but only the majority opinion can be used in future cases
D
nine: all justices can write opinions that can be cited in future cases but only majority opinions are considered law
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The Stolen Valor Act dealt with lies that were told about

A
others.
B
oneself.
C
the government.
D
the court.
8

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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Read the excerpt from a court of appeals ruling on the Stolen Valor Act.The Stolen Valor Act is not only unnecessary; it also sets a dangerous precedent. If future acts follow the same principles, the government may forbid speech solely because it is a lie, even if that lie does not create damage.Based on that opinion, which scenario could be punishable by law?

A
Ms. Jones turning in Ms. Smith for stealing
B
Ms. Jones telling her friends that she was president of the United States
C
Ms. Jones refusing to stand during the singing of the United States’ national anthem.
D
Ms. Jones arguing with her friend in public
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In the fictional Stolen Valor Act case of US v. Fields, the prosecution argued that Fields’s lie was

A
intentional.
B
protected by free speech.
C
damaging to soldiers.
D
unintentional.

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