Chapter 7 Civil Liberties

In 1961, the Supreme Court heard a case in which the police entered into a residence without a warrant looking for a suspect thought to be hiding in the house. While searching for the suspect, the police found illegal pornographic material. The police arrested the homeowner and she was convicted in state court of possessing pornography. The Court decided to throw out the conviction because the police did not produce a search warrant, violating the right of the accused to be protected against an unreasonable search and seizure.

Which of the following constitutional provisions does the case described in the scenario have in common with McDonald v. Chicago (2010)?

• The establishment clause

• The due process clause

• The equal protection clause

• The free exercise clause

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following amendments protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 6th

• 8th

• 2nd

• 4th

Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Fourth Amendment?

• A suspect’s property is searched before a warrant is issued

• A person is tried twice for the same crime

• A minor is sentenced to the death penalty

• A person is not provided a lawyer even though he cannot afford one

In 2013, Edward Snowden released classified information showing that the National Security Agency (NSA) was conducting a massive surveillance program by collecting data from major cell phone providers.

Which of the following amendments provides the basis for an accusation of unconstitutional action by the NSA?

• The Second Amendment

• The First Amendment

• The Eighth Amendment

• The Fourth Amendment

Which of the following best describes the message in the political cartoon?

• The USA PATRIOT Act has given the government too much power to perform searches, which should be unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment

• The USA PATRIOT Act has given the government too much power to detain suspected terrorists, which should be unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment

• The USA PATRIOT Act has led to more arrests of suspected terrorists and uncovered valuable information

• Passing the USA PATRIOT Act was necessary to guarantee public safety from another terrorist attack

Which of the following scenarios would most likely be considered a violation of the Eighth Amendment?

• A person is not provided a lawyer even though he cannot afford one

• A minor is sentenced to the death penalty

• A person is tried twice for the same crime

• A suspect’s car is searched before a warrant is issued

Which of the following describes a reason why the Framers decided to include a Bill of Rights?

• It was specifically designed to determine what powers were given to the federal government and what powers were given to the states

• It was specifically designed to articulate the enumerated and implied powers of the federal government

• It was specifically designed to protect individual liberties and rights from a strong central government

• It was specifically designed to outline the amendment process and extend voting rights to disenfranchised groups

• a

• b

• c

• d

The free exercise clause is best defined as which of the following?

• A provision of the First Amendment that prohibits the government from interfering with someone’s ability to practice their religion

• A provision of the Fourteenth Amendment that prohibits governments from depriving a person’s life, liberty, or property without due process of law

• A provision of the First Amendment that prohibits the federal government from making an official American religion

• A provision of the Fourteenth Amendment that prohibits governments from denying any person within their jurisdiction equal protection under the law