3.9 Practice MCQs

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Which constitutional clause is most relevant to the right to privacy? Options: Commerce clause, Free exercise clause, Due process clause, Equal protection clause

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Due process clause

Answer explanation

The Due Process Clause, found in the 14th Amendment, has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to protect the right to privacy, particularly in cases involving personal decisions and family matters.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the right to privacy?
The right to privacy has not been the topic of Supreme Court cases.
The right to privacy is explicitly named in the Bill of Rights.
The right to privacy is not explicitly named in the Constitution.
The right to privacy has been acknowledged as a core American value.

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The right to privacy is not explicitly named in the Constitution.

Answer explanation

The right to privacy is not explicitly named in the Constitution, but it has been inferred from various amendments. This makes the statement true, while the others are incorrect.