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Read the verdict of the court in the case of Texas v. Johnson.[T]he Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea itself offensive or disagreeable.Which sentence best summarizes the verdict?

A
The government cannot decide whether something is illegal.
B
An idea can be made illegal if people will be upset by it.
C
Just because an idea is offensive does not mean it can be prohibited.
D
Society has a large say in making ideas legal or illegal.
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Which is a grand jury right?

t
the right to the same treatment and rules that all citizens receive
t
the right to avoid confessing to a crime
t
the right to indictment before trial for a capital crime
t
the right to avoid being tried twice for the same crime
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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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Which event happens last in the appeals process?

A
The Supreme Court rules on a case.
B
An individual is found guilty during a trial.
C
An individual appeals a sentence.
D
A case is sent to the court of appeals.
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What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

l
lengthy trials
s
search warrants
c
cruel and unusual punishment
i
impartial juries
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The case of Furman v. Georgia (1972) resulted in a reinterpretation of the meaning of

e
excessive bail.
t
the right to counsel.
t
the right to a speedy trial.
c
cruel and unusual punishment.
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Mirandavotingpropertysearch and seizure

A
Miranda
B
voting
C
property
D
search and seizure
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Edwards v. South Carolina is significant because it limited states’ ability to

p
protect protestors.
r
restrict the freedom of assembly.
c
convict criminals.
r
restrict the freedom of the press.
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A
First
B
Second
C
Third
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When the Supreme Court rules on a case, how many “agree” votes are needed to reach a verdict?

A
The Chief Justice’s opinion is the verdict.
B
A simple majority is needed.
C
A 2/3 majority is needed.
D
All nine justices must agree.
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Which illustrates the proper outline for a judge’s opinion on a case?

A
describing case facts, describing judicial opinion, analyzing law, applying precedent
B
describing judicial opinion, applying precedent, describing case facts, analyzing law
C
analyzing law, applying precedent, describing case facts, describing judicial opinion
D
applying precedent, describing case facts, analyzing law, describing judicial opinion
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Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to house troops?

A
the First Amendment
B
the Third Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Eighth Amendment
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What is the purpose of the establishment clause?

A
to give citizens the right to form religious groups
B
to stop government from supporting one religion
C
to give government power to choose a state religion
D
to stop citizens from practicing religion in public
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Read the Gallup poll results of registered voters when asked this question.Thinking about how the gun issue might affect your vote for major offices, would you—only vote for a candidate who shares your views on gun control, would you consider a candidate's position on gun control as just one of many important factors when voting, or would you not consider gun control a major issue?

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T
The number of voters who think the gun issues are important has decreased since 1999.
T
The number of voters who think gun issues are the most important have stayed the same.
M
More voters think gun issues are important or very important today compared to 2000.
T
The number of voters who have no opinion on gun issues has increased dramatically.
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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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Why were some members of Congress in favor of incorporating the Bill of Rights with regard to the Fourteenth Amendment?

A
the Bill of Rights would cover both state and federal laws
B
the Bill of Rights would protect both citizens and noncitizens
C
only federal laws would need to be followed
D
only state laws would need to be followed
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Which of these statements accurately describes the Fifth Amendment?

S
Searches and seizures must be reasonable.
A
A search warrant based on probable cause is required.
T
The police may not question citizens immediately if public safety is at risk.
A
All citizens are entitled to due process.
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best

G
Government censorship is fine if there is a good reason.
G
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
G
Government censorship must further national interests.
G
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.
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People accused of crimes and awaiting trial may be released from custody if they agree to

A
stay under house arrest.
B
pay bail.
C
leave the country.
D
testify truthfully.
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If the government wants to take land to build a highway, the Fifth Amendment says that the affected property owners must

b
be compensated for the land.
b
be imprisoned if they object.
d
defend their land rights in court.
s
surrender the land as part of their patriotic duty.

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