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Conflicting Ideals — Unit test Answers

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Which right is protected by the First Amendment?

A
the right to have a well-regulated militia
B
the right to have freedom of religion
C
the right to deny lodging to soldiers
D
the right to keep and bear arms
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Which precedent did the Mapp v. Ohio (1961) Supreme Court case establish?

A
the right to free speech
B
the right to a speedy trial
C
protection against punishment by a mob
D
protection against unreasonable searches
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What is described in Articles I–III of the Constitution?

A
the branches of government
B
states’ roles in government
C
procedures for making changes
D
the rules about taking an oath
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Black Lives Matter supporters gather for a peaceful rally in the park. Which First Amendment right are they exercising?

A
the right to bear arms
B
the right to petition
C
the right to assemble
D
the right to have a free press
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What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Mapp v. Ohio (1961) case?

A
Dollree Mapp’s conviction was overturned because of an unlawful search.
B
Dollree Mapp was found not guilty because she had been denied an attorney.
C
Dollree Mapp was convicted because she violated the 14th Amendment.
D
Dollree Mapp’s trial was considered invalid because there was no jury.
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What is one limitation to freedom of the press?

A
The press cannot argue against government policies or actions.
B
The press cannot publish opinions that some readers oppose.
C
The press cannot use false statements to ruin the reputation of a private citizen.
D
The press cannot publish information that is critical of members of the government.
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What is the purpose of Article V in the Constitution?

A
to describe the role of the House and Senate
B
to describe how the federal court system works
C
to describe the main purpose of the Constitution
D
to describe how to make changes to the Constitution
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Which amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury for someone accused of a crime?

A
the Fourth Amendment
B
the Fifth Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Seventh Amendment
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Why did the delegates to the Constitutional Convention include Article V?

A
They wanted the Constitution to be able to address issues in the future.
B
They were not happy with parts of the Constitution as originally written.
C
They wanted to give people time to think about a new form of government.
D
They needed to resolve a disagreement between Northern and Southern states.
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Which form of speech is not protected by the First Amendment?

A
burning the US flag
B
threatening someone
C
criticizing the government
D
stating your opinion on TV
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Which site is most likely to be a reliable source for fact-checking?

A
a site run by a nonprofit news organization
B
a site run by a for-profit business or industry
C
a site run by a group supporting one political party
D
a site run by a group holding a specific point of view
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Which issue was the basis for the Minersville School District v. Gobitis (1940) Supreme Court case?

A
Teachers taught students about Nazi Germany and Hitler.
B
Students protested recent wars the government had started.
C
Students were expelled for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
D
Teachers refused to teach lessons about patriotism in America.
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The preamble of the Constitution promises to "secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.”

A
establish an effective courts system
B
enable all citizens to participate in government
C
make sure we will always have a strong military
D
guarantee freedom for us and our descendants

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