AnswersPrinciples of American DemocracyBranches of Government: Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution

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In the term "due process,” the word "process” refers to the way in which

A
warrants are written and used.
B
prison sentences are handed down.
C
court decisions are worded.
D
the law is followed in trying a case.
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A reasonable right to privacy can be expected if

A
publishing a blog about a future vacation.
B
speaking out against a proposed state law.
C
refusing to testify against oneself in court.
D
publishing personal information on social media.
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Which right does the First Amendment protect?

A
right to trial by jury
B
right to due process
C
right to assemble
D
right to bear arms
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What is the difference between the establishment clause and the free-exercise clause?

A
The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from expressing their religious beliefs.
B
The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion while the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
C
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from being able to express their beliefs.
D
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
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Jane Roe sued the state of Texas because she wanted

A
to secure her privacy rights.
B
to have a state law declared unconstitutional.
C
to challenge the Ninth Amendment.
D
to avoid an illegal activity.
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Supreme Court justices are appointed by

A
the Senate.
B
the House.
C
the vice president.
D
the president.
8

Under due process, all people accused of crimes are subject to

A
rules that are the same for everyone.
B
rules depending on their gender.
C
rules depending on their social class.
D
rules their city agrees to.
9

Supreme Court justices are approved by

A
Congress.
B
the president.
C
the vice president.
D
the Senate.
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In Schenck v. United States , what circumstance made this speech case special?

A
It pertained to a foreign citizen.
B
It occurred during wartime.
C
It related to the commission of a crime.
D
It involved events that occurred abroad.
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Which is a true statement about James McCulloch of McCulloch v. Maryland ?

A
He owned a state bank in Maryland.
B
He refused to pay federal taxes.
C
He paid state and federal taxes.
D
He ran a federal bank in Maryland.
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Read the excerpt from the US Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. According to the excerpt, what is the role of Congress regarding religion?

A
Congress cannot promote a religion.
B
Religious groups must be governed by Congress.
C
Religious groups can only be formed by Congress.
D
Congress cannot make disrespectful laws.
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In a trial, who hears evidence and offers a verdict?

A
juries
B
counsel
C
police
D
witnesses
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Which of these statements best summarizes Black’s argument?

A
An innocent person does not need a lawyer in court.
B
Lawyers should not be allowed in court.
C
All people need an attorney’s help in court.
D
Educated people should represent themselves in court.

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