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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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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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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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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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A Supreme Court justice who does not support the Court’s verdict may write a

A
precedent.
B
dissent.
C
majority opinion.
D
legal brief.
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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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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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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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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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