AP Supreme Court

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This Amendment provides freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition:

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1st

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This Amendment provides a guarantee of a speedy trial:

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6th

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This Amendment provides protection from unreasonable searches and seizures: 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th

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4th

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This Amendment provides "due process of law" and allows for defendants' right to silence, meaning they do not have to testify against themselves:

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5th

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This Amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishments: 1st, 4th, 5th, 8th

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8th

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In this case, the Supreme Court confirmed the principal of judicial review; the Court has the authority to determine if any government actions at any level are legal/constitutional:

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Marbury v. Madison

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Supreme Court justices are nominated by the _______ and confirmed by the _______.

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President/Senate

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What is jurisdiction?

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Authority

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Roe v. Wade is a controversial decision because ...

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it interprets the Constitution to allow access to abortions

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Justice Harry Blackmun once said he does not agree with the death penalty, but as a member of the Court, he does not have the ability to overturn it solely based on the Constitution. Which philosophy was Blackmun practicing?

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Judicial restraint