Government Landmark Cases Flashcard

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Which case decided that state courts must appoint lawyers for defendants who can’t afford one?

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Gideon v. Wainwright

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Which case led to the banning of school sponsored prayers? Options: Wisconsin v. Yoder, Engel v. Vitale, Citizens United v. FEC, Regents v. Bakke

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Engel v. Vitale

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This case ruled that evidence obtained illegally is inadmissible in court.

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Mapp v. Ohio

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If one is arrested for a misdemeanor and cannot afford an attorney the suspect is entitled to a lawyer free of charge courtesy of what case?

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Gideon v. Wainwright

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Which clause prohibits the US government from interfering with a citizen's right to practice religion? Options: establishment clause, necessary and proper clause, free exercise clause, supremacy clause

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free exercise clause

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Which amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant?

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Fourth Amendment

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This is when there are written lies about a person to damage their reputation.

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Libel

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Schenck v. United States established that "Clear and Present Danger" could limit which basic right?

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Freedom of Speech

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This case was based on the Establishment Clause: McDonald v. Chicago, Engel v. Vitale, Tinker v. Des Moines, Wisconsin v. Yoder

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Engel v. Vitale

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Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint? Options: The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press, The right of individuals to plan, coordinate, and execute peaceful methods of protest, The punishment of individuals for making statements critical of the government, The Supreme Court blocking government action on the grounds that it is unconstitutional

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The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press