Unit Test — Unit test Answers

25 verified answers
21
Free Preview

The Supreme Court’s decisions in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade were most important because they

r
restricted state laws governing privacy.
g
gave a new definition to personal privacy.
l
limited privacy to the control of the body and of family life.
i
included the right to the privacy of personal property.
23

The events surrounding Tinker v. Des Moines involved a school. Which statement best explains why the Supreme Court ruled in the students’ favor?

A
The events involved symbolic speech without disruption.
B
The First Amendment always applies to issues of speech.
C
The events involved controversial issues.
D
The protest was an act of civil disobedience.
24

What is the common purpose of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments?

A
They protect the rights of noncitizens.
B
They protect rights not listed in the Constitution.
C
They protect the federalist system.
D
They protect the federal government from the states.
25

What were affirmative action programs originally designed to encourage?

A
increasing diversity in public institutions and businesses
B
beginning the process of desegregation in schools
C
establishing complete equality in admissions and hiring practices
D
ending separation based on race in housing

Did you find these answers helpful?