Extending Voting Rights — Unit test Answers

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The Sixth Amendment states that someone accused of a crime must go to trial

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wherever a jury thinks best.
B
in a state and area different from where the crime took place.
C
wherever the person accused of the crime chooses.
D
in the state and area where the crime took place.
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In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the Supreme Court ruled in William Furman’s favor, saying that Georgia had

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denied Furman the right to be represented by counsel.
B
violated Furman’s right to a quick and speedy trial.
C
established unclear standards for applying the death penalty.
D
exceeded the annual quota of death penalties it could impose.
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What does the Eighth Amendment prohibit?

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lengthy trials
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search warrants
c
cruel and unusual punishment
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impartial juries
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The Fourth Amendment implies privacy because it protects the right

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to own property.
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to have personal items.
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to be secure in one’s home.
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to make one’s own decisions.
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Which privacy right is protected by Supreme Court decisions in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade?

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the right to life
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the right to enjoy life
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the right to be left alone
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the right to share ideas

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