Bill of Rights Scenarios Flashcard

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Freedom of speech scenario 1: A student wants to protest against a new school policy by wearing a t-shirt with a controversial slogan. Can the school stop the student from doing so?

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No, the school cannot stop the student from wearing the t-shirt.

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Freedom of speech scenario 2: A group of people wants to hold a peaceful demonstration in a public park. Can the local government require them to obtain a permit before doing so?

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Yes

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Right to bear arms example 1: A person wants to purchase a firearm for self-defense. Can the government impose strict regulations on the purchase of firearms?

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Yes

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Right to bear arms example 2: A state passes a law banning the possession of certain types of firearms. Can this law be considered a violation of the Second Amendment?

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Yes

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Search and seizure situation 1: The police want to search a person's home for evidence of a crime. Can they do so without a warrant?

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No

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During a routine traffic stop, can a police officer search the driver's car without any specific reason?

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No

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Rights of the accused scenario 1: A person is arrested and taken into custody. Can the police interrogate the person without informing them of their right to remain silent?

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No

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Rights of the accused scenario 2: A defendant in a criminal trial cannot afford to hire a lawyer. Can the court provide them with a public defender?

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Yes

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Cruel and unusual punishment example 1: A person convicted of a crime is sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for a non-violent offense. Can this be considered cruel and unusual punishment?

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Yes

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Cruel and unusual punishment example 2: A state allows the use of a particular method of execution that has been deemed to cause extreme pain. Can this method be considered cruel and unusual punishment?

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Yes