Extending Voting Rights — Unit test

Question 1

Based on the New York Times v. United States case, when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Question 2

What was the social impact of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It strengthened the growing civil rights movement.

Question 3

Which is a grand jury right?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the right to indictment before trial for a capital crime

Question 4

What is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the right to be represented by an attorney

Question 5

What were affirmative action programs originally designed to encourage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

increasing diversity in public institutions and businesses

Extending Voting Rights — Unit test Answers