The Warren Court Answers

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The Supreme Court might be considered an activist court if it

m
makes rulings based on the literal wording in the Constitution.
c
cites a number of legal precedents in its decisions.
u
upholds previous rulings about the constitutionality of laws.
a
applies an article of the Constitution to a new area of law.
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The Warren Court ruled that a state law that forbid using, selling, or providing information about birth control was

A
unconstitutional because it violated the freedom of speech.
B
constitutional because it related to the right to religious freedom.
C
unconstitutional because it violated the right to privacy.
D
constitutional because health care is a service, not a right.
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In which case did the Warren Court establish a constitutional right to privacy?

A
Tinker v. Des Moines School District
B
Engel v. Vitale
C
Griswold v. Connecticut
D
Miranda v. Arizona
6

Which is a First Amendment right that was ruled on by the Warren Court?

t
the right to bear arms
t
the right to vote
t
the right to free speech
t
the right to a trial by jury
7

The Warren Court ruled that schools could restrict students’ free speech if the speech

A
was related to prayer in schools.
B
violated the right to privacy.
C
disrupted school discipline.
D
protested government actions.
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How does the Fifth Amendment relate to the decision of Miranda v. Arizona?

A
It protects against search and seizure without probable cause.
B
It says that accused people do not have to testify against themselves.
C
It protects people from being tried twice for the same crime.
D
It says that accused people have the right to legal representation.
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In which case did the Warren Court deal with the rights of the accused?

A
Tinker v. Des Moines School District
B
Engel v. Vitale
C
Griswold v. Connecticut
D
Miranda v. Arizona
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The 1961 Mapp v. Ohio case that went before the Warren Court was related to

A
the right to a court-appointed attorney.
B
the right to remain silent after an arrest.
C
the use of incriminating statements.
D
the use of illegally obtained evidence.

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