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What is a landmark case?

A
a case that is based on a dispute over land
B
a case that is based on a previous court’s decision.
C
a case that sets a precedent for future court decisions
D
a case that has been overturned from a previous court.
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Read this excerpt from the Constitution.The Conventions of a number of the States, having at the time of their adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent . . . abuse of its powers, that further . . . restrictive clauses should be added.

A
to adopt the Constitution
B
to restrict citizens’ rights
C
to prevent the abuse of power
D
to create a convention
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How many cases may a judge cite as precedent when formulating case decisions?

A
one
B
fewer than ten
C
twenty five
D
an unlimited number
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According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "Happy Holidays” sign in class be viewed?

A
The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.
B
The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.
C
The display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
D
The display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.
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In the fictional Stolen Valor Act case of US v. Fields, Fields argued that his lie was

A
intentional.
B
protected by free speech.
C
damaging to soldiers.
D
unintentional.
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Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.

A
Congress cannot promote a religion.
B
Congress cannot make disrespectful laws.
C
Religious groups can only be formed by Congress.
D
Religious groups must be governed by Congress.
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Which is a procedural right protected by the Bill of Rights?

A
right to bear arms
B
freedom of speech
C
right to call witnesses
D
freedom of assembly
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Before ruling on a case, a Supreme Court justice must consider

A
precedent.
B
dissent.
C
opinion.
D
defamation.
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Court cases involving civil liberties center around

A
the ways in which one individual’s rights interfere with others’ rights.
B
the behavior of individual members of society.
C
the ability to tell the difference between truth and lies in a criminal court.
D
the way a person interacts with the government.
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How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?

A
The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states, whereas the others only reserve the rights of the people.
B
The Tenth Amendment makes the Constitution applicable to state law, whereas the others apply only to federal law.
C
The Tenth Amendment involves unenumerated rights, whereas the others only outline enumerated rights.
D
The Tenth Amendment establishes the role of state governments, whereas the others establish the role of federal government.
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Which right does the First Amendment protect?

A
right to due process
B
right to trial by jury
C
right to bear arms
D
right to assemble
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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 while the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
B
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
C
The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from expressing their religious beliefs.
D
The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from being able to express their beliefs.
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Though the outcomes of Tinker and Schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common?

A
They agreed that political expression could be restricted.
B
They agreed that libel was not protected speech.
C
They agreed that symbolic speech could be protected.
D
They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.
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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 involved events that occurred abroad.
C
It occurred during wartime.
D
It related to the commission of a crime.
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Which of these is least likely to be protected by the First Amendment because it creates an immediate threat to public safety?

A
shouting "FIRE!" as a prank in a crowded movie theater
B
writing an opinion article criticizing government policies
C
wearing a political button to work at a private firm
D
peacefully protesting a government policy in a public park

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