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Look at the political cartoon.

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protecting Southern whites.
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protecting freed African Americans.
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unable to protect Southern whites.
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unable to protect freed African Americans.
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According to the establishment clause, how would a government funded museum posting of the Ten Commandments along with the history of religion and its beliefs and practices be viewed?

A
The posting would be in violation of the clause because religious items cannot be put in public places.
B
The posting would be in violation of the clause because the items relate to a particular religion.
C
The posting would not be in violation of the clause because people willingly go to the historical museum.
D
The posting would not be in violation of the clause because there is a learning purpose to the items.
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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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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 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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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 event must take place first in order for the appeals process to take place?

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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most

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African Americans
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African American males of voting age
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African American females
A
African Americans of voting age
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What is the correct definition of suffrage?

s
suffering through segregation
g
gaining civil rights
e
earning voting privileges
f
facing gender discrimination
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Which privacy right is protected by Supreme Court decisions in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade?

A
the right to life
B
the right to enjoy life
C
the right to be left alone
D
the right to share ideas
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inclusionary ruleexclusionary ruleself-incrimination rulewarrant rule

A
inclusionary rule
B
exclusionary rule
C
self-incrimination rule
D
warrant rule
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Read the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution.Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

A
People accused of crimes have no rights until there is a verdict in court.
B
The government must ask victims’ families how criminals should be punished.
C
People accused of crimes have specific constitutional protections.
D
The government may inflict any kind of punishment it chooses.
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When a Constitutional Amendment is ________ it is interpreted.

A
disparaged
B
developed
C
construed
D
enumerated
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What was the Supreme Court in the Brown case saying to the Court of the Plessy case in 1896?

A
We agree completely with you.
B
You made the wrong decision.
C
The issue has changed dramatically.
D
“Separate but equal” also applies to schools.
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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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According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

A
to explain the history of rights in the United States
B
to stop citizens from depriving others of their rights
C
to establish a system of equality for all Americans
D
to prevent the government from abusing its power
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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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Who was responsible for initially filing the lawsuit questioning the use of quotas as affirmative action?

A
Justice Powell
B
Allan Bakke
C
UC Davis
D
Board of Education
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If the police arrive at Larry’s office without probable cause or a warrant and demand to search the premises, which amendment protects him from this type of search?

A
the Fourth Amendment
B
the Fifth Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Eighth Amendment
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Which statement best describes the impact of the Gideon decision?

A
The police now have additional resources to track down criminals.
B
All people, whether wealthy or not, now have the same rights in court.
C
People with no savings may now raise bail that they could not otherwise afford.
D
Trials that deal with serious crimes can now move forward quickly.

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