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Extending Voting Rights — Unit test Answers

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Accused persons have the right to request a witness to

a
appear in court.
t
testify untruthfully.
g
go into hiding.
r
refuse to testify.
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Read the excerpt from the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution.No state shall make or enforce any law which shall [take away] the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.

e
equal protection under the law.
t
the right of citizenship.
d
due process under the law.
s
states’ rights to enforce laws.
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What was the impact of the Griswold v. Connecticut ruling?

A
Couples were required to keep marriage vows private.
B
Couples were allowed to keep their marriage decisions private.
C
Couples were expected to obey state law regarding marriage.
D
Couples were encouraged to regard their marriage as sacred.
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Following the decision in the Gideon v. Wainwright case, what happens to accused persons who cannot afford to pay an attorney to represent them?

T
They remain in jail until they can raise the money.
T
They are freed from jail, and their cases are dismissed.
T
They are assigned an attorney by the court.
T
They are found guilty without trial.
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Which statement accurately describes the Fourth Amendment?

A
The Fourth Amendment gives citizens the right to refuse a search under any circumstances.
B
Police officers may seize anything they find suspicious.
C
The Fourth Amendment describes the legal process for searches and seizures.
D
A police officer can search someone’s home, so long as a judge is present.

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