Gov Unit 5 Test practice

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In which instance would the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction? Options: The state of Mississippi disputes a land claim with the state of Louisiana., A U.S. citizen in Michigan is accused of committing acts of terrorism in Virginia., A large computer firm is alleged to hold a market monopoly on widely used software., The captain of an oil tanker causing a spill along protected U.S. waters is suspected of negligence.

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The state of Mississippi disputes a land claim with the state of Louisiana.

Front

How does the Ninth Amendment protect individual rights?

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Citizens have rights that may not be listed in the Constitution.

Front

Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government? Options: First Amendment, Second Amendment, Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

Front

The intent of the Ninth Amendment is —

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assure that people have other rights not listed in the Constitution

Front

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights specifically addresses the issue described in the excerpt?

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Eighth Amendment

Front

In this excerpt, Justice Holmes suggests that allowing free speech in a democratic society includes —

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tolerating unpopular views

Front

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of government necessary for the protection of individual rights?
Options:
Establishing majority rule,
Respecting the rule of law,
Providing a common defense,
Following parliamentary procedure

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Respecting the rule of law

Front

Which protection in the Bill of Rights is described in the excerpt? Options: Right to own and bear arms, Right to trial by jury of peers, Freedom from unreasonable searches, Freedom from forced quartering of soldiers

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Freedom from forced quartering of soldiers

Front

A standard that is used to justify limitations on speech because the danger to public welfare outweighs the right to freedom of speech is called —

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Clear and present danger

Front

How did the Supreme Court apply First Amendment protections to the decision of Engel v. Vitale? Options: Protesters have the right of free speech as long as they are peaceful. Students are not required to pray in school under the establishment clause. Newspapers may print the facts liberally under freedom of press. Adults have the freedom to choose their religion under the free exercise clause.

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Students are not required to pray in school under the establishment clause.