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In Engel v. Vitale, why did the courts rule that prayer in schools was unconstitutional?

A
The prayer took time away from instruction.
B
The prayer was considered a religious activity.
C
The prayer promoted one religion.
D
The prayer was required in the school.
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In Tinker v. Des Moines, why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of the students who wore armbands?

A
Their action did not negatively influence other students.
B
Their action was not disruptive.
C
Their action occurred off school grounds.
D
Their action was political speech.
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What did the original Stolen Valor Act (2006) attempt to prohibit?

A
lying about military service
B
lying about crimes committed during service
C
lying about receiving specific military medals
D
lying about being honorably discharged from the military
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Which statement best describes the precedent set by the Supreme Court in New York Times v. United States regarding government censorship?

A
Government censorship is fine if there is a good reason.
B
Government censorship is almost always unconstitutional.
C
Government censorship must further national interests.
D
Government censorship does not apply to opinions.
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What was one purpose of the Preamble of the Bill of Rights?

A
To express the desire to restrict government power.
B
To limit the power of the states.
C
To guarantee rights of the people.
D
To ensure government had unlimited power.
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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?

A
The government can never restrict information released by the press.
B
The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual’s reputation.
C
The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint.
D
The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.
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Why was freedom of religion added to the First Amendment?

A
The colonists wanted prayer taken out of schools.
B
The colonists suffered unfair treatment for their religious beliefs in the past.
C
The colonists wanted Catholicism to be the country’s main religion.
D
The colonists thought the government should have religious control.
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The events surrounding Tinker v. Des Moines involved a school. Which statement best explains why the Supreme Court ruled in the students’ favor?

A
The events involved symbolic speech without disruption.
B
The First Amendment always applies to issues of speech.
C
The events involved controversial issues.
D
The protest was an act of civil disobedience.
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For prior restraint to apply, what must the government prove about the speech in question?

A
The speech must be libelous.
B
The speech must present a general threat.
C
The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger.
D
The speech must be offensive.
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What is the Bill of Rights?

A
a list of reasons supporting ratification of the Constitution
B
a list of the civil liberties and rights of citizens of the United States
C
a list of the fundamental rights held by the federal government
D
a list of demands from the American colonies for independence
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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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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 right is implied by the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms?

A
the right to own property
B
the right to defend one’s honor
C
the right to serve in the military
D
the right to protect oneself
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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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Edwards v. South Carolina focused on two issues: the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances and

A
the right to symbolic speech.
B
the freedom of the press.
C
the freedom of religion.
D
the right to peacefully assemble.
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Which example violates the free-exercise Clause?

A
allowing a private company to run weekly prayer sessions
B
allowing a student to wear religious clothing
C
stopping a religious group from forcing students to pray in public school
D
stopping a religious group from buying a building based on their faith
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When a judge analyzes law, what document is used to determine the law’s validity?

A
the individual state’s law
B
the US Constitution
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
the majority opinion
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Which amendment protects any rights that are not specifically mentioned within the Constitution or the Bill of Rights?

A
the First Amendment
B
the Fourth Amendment
C
the Ninth Amendment
D
the Tenth Amendment
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Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

A
civil rights
B
natural rights
C
unenumerated rights
D
procedural rights

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