Civil Rights & Civil Liberties

Which quote demonstrates an individual's right to freedom in relation to others?

• I don't even call it violence when it's self defense; I call it intelligence.
• The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins.
• Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.
• A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.

New York Times v United States resulted in newspapers being allowed to publish classified information unless they included:

• clear and present danger
• criminal acts
• national security concerns
• a petition of government policies

When the government does not take a position on an issue, which allows the public to formulate their own opinion, it is known as what?

• Bias
• Clear and Present Danger
• Precedence
• Content-Neutral

Schenck v. United States established that "Clear and Present Danger" could limit which basic right?

• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom of Press
• Freedom of Religion
• Cruel and Unusual Punishment

An individual has the right to freedom until

• they use their rights to promote patriotism
• their freedom effects someone else
• they gain too much power
• the government intervenes

Which of the following best describes the 2nd Amendment?

• Law-abiding citizens have right to a gun for self-defense.
• Individuals are entitled to guns and can do whatever they want with them.
• Guns are for collectibles and antiques.
• Citizens are entitled to guns for hunting and competitive purposes only.

A group of people holding picket signs and protesting are exercising their right to:

• Civil Disobedience
• Assembly and Free Speech
• Sedition
• Freedom of Religion

According to Lemon v. Kurtzman, public aid (funding) to religious schools is:

• Constitutional
• Encouraged
• Unconstitutional
• Expensive

The 5th Amendment offers protection from what?

• Free Speech
• Unreasonable Search and Seizure
• Clear and Present Danger
• Self-Incrimination

Police must read criminal suspects their rights is the outcome of which Supreme Court case?

• Miranda v. Arizona
• Schneck v. United States
• Hernandez v. Texas
• Mapp v. Ohio