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Case Study: The Stolen Valor Act — Unit test Answers

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What is symbolic speech?

A
an action that expresses an idea or opinion
B
the act of peaceful protest
C
the publication of an article despite prior restraint
D
an idea or opinion expressed through comparison to something else
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A principal who leads a prayer at a graduation violates the First Amendment’s

A
establishment clause.
B
freedom of religion clause.
C
free-exercise clause.
D
lemon test clause.
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Which Supreme Court case ruled that racial quotas could not be used to reduce inequality in schools or workplaces?

A
Regents v. Bakke
B
United States v. Virginia
C
Plessy v. Ferguson
D
Brown v. Board of Education
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Read the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.[N]or shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.

A
anyone can enforce the law as long as they are citizens.
B
all states follow similar rules and legal processes.
C
any state can deprive its citizens of due process.
D
all non-citizens are not covered by due process.
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A right is unenumerated if it is

A
listed in the Constitution.
B
interpreted by the Supreme Court.
C
assumed to be a fundamental right.
D
written as law by a state or federal agency.
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[BLANK]

A
Federal laws
B
Restrictive clauses
C
Civil liberties
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Which statement accurately describes the Fourth Amendment?

A
The Fourth Amendment gives citizens the right to refuse a search under any circumstances.
B
Police officers may seize anything they find suspicious.
C
The Fourth Amendment describes the legal process for searches and seizures.
D
A police officer can search someone’s home, so long as a judge is present.
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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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Read the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

A
People accused of crimes have no rights until there is a verdict in court.
B
The government must ask victims’ families how criminals should be punished.
C
People accused of crimes have specific constitutional protections.
D
The government may inflict any kind of punishment it chooses.
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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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Under what circumstances would the protest of the students in Tinker v. Des Moines be deemed unprotected speech?

A
if their action had clearly threatened order and safety
B
if their action had supported an unpopular opinion
C
if their action had not been political
D
if their action had promoted an artistic endeavor
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According to the ruling in New York Times v. United States, which best describes what the government had to prove for its censorship of the New York Times to have been acceptable?

A
The articles would have had to indisputably threaten national security.
B
The articles would have had to be harshly critical of the military.
C
The articles would have had to reveal classified information.
D
The articles would have had to support the enemy in wartime.
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What is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel?

A
protection from unlawful searches and seizures
B
the right to avoid self-incrimination in a trial
C
protection from cruel or unusual punishment
D
the right to be represented by an attorney
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Which is a main idea in the right to privacy?

A
People can make their own lawful decisions.
B
People can protect their property by any means necessary.
C
People can decide if the government is intruding in their lives.
D
People can keep any possessions without government intervention.
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Read the excerpt from the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

A
state law only.
B
federal law only.
C
state and federal law.
D
local, state, and federal law.
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When a judge analyzes law, what document is used to determine the law’s validity?

A
the individual state’s law
B
the US Constitution
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
the majority opinion
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In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the Supreme Court ruled in William Furman’s favor, saying that Georgia had

A
denied Furman the right to be represented by counsel.
B
violated Furman’s right to a quick and speedy trial.
C
established unclear standards for applying the death penalty.
D
exceeded the annual quota of death penalties it could impose.
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Which of these provisions is part of the Eighth Amendment?

A
Witnesses must appear in court.
B
A speedy trial is required.
C
Counsel must be provided.
D
Reasonable bail must be set.
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Edwards v. South Carolina protected people’s right to assemble and

A
attempt to stop something from being printed.
B
display unpopular views in a disruptive way.
C
express unpopular views in a peaceful way.
D
protest against something on private property.
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What was Clarence Gideon forced to do during his burglary trial?

A
represent himself
B
flee the state
C
remain silent
D
declare his guilt

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