U.S. Constitution Flashcard

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Which two rights of John have been potentially infringed upon regarding the local government's use of his land for a new public park?

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due process and just compensation in case of eminent domain

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What is the main purpose of safeguarding press freedom as emphasized by Thomas Jefferson in a letter to John Jay in 1786: “... our liberty, which cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press ...”?

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to prevent the government from being the sole source of information

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What are three rights protected by the First Amendment? Options: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press; right to bear arms, right to a fair trial, right to privacy; freedom of speech, right to vote, right to an education; freedom of religion, right to work, right to a speedy trial

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freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press

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What is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

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Bill of Rights

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A man was arrested and read his rights by the authorities. Which constitutional principle is being exercised in this scenario?

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due process of law

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Which constitutional right is represented by the concept of jury duty?

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trial by jury

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Which rights are relevant to Ben’s case? Options: freedom of assembly, right to a speedy trial, due process; freedom of speech, right to counsel, due process; right to bear arms, right to privacy, due process; freedom of religion, right to remain silent, due process

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freedom of speech, right to counsel, due process

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In 1954, the phrase “under God” was added to the Pledge of Allegiance. Which constitutional arguments have been raised against this addition?

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establishment and free exercise

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Which constitutional principle backs Jamie's viewpoint? Options: the right to free speech, the right to peaceably assemble, the right to bear arms, the right to privacy

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the right to peaceably assemble

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Why is free speech crucial for sustaining democracy?

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It allows citizens to express dissent against government policies.