AP Gov. Unit 3 Review

Which of the following most accurately describes civil liberties?

• The basic rights of individuals to be free from unequal treatment and discrimination.

• The basic freedoms and protections that belong to everyone.

• The basic freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, either explicitly or through interpretation.

• The rights that cannot be taken away.

Which of the following is specifically guaranteed in the Bill of Rights?

• Right to vote

• Right to an impartial jury

• Right to healthcare

• Right to education

Which of the following is the most accurate description of how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Bill of Rights?

• Free speech rights under the First Amendment do not apply to speech in public schools.

• The right to free exercise or religion is now limited to religious practices that are part of church services.

• The right to an attorney has expanded to include circumstances in which the government must provide an attorney.

• The right to bear arms includes only weapons that existed at the time that the Bill of Rights was written.

Which of the following best describes why the Supreme Court is so frequently asked to decide cases that involve civil liberties?

• The need of the government to protect society is often in conflict with the rights of individuals.

• The individual amendments within the Bill of Rights include enforcement provisions.

• Government regulations of civil liberties have become less frequent over time.

• The Supreme Court is required to grant certiorari in all cases involving civil liberties.

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court uphold the civil liberties of an individual against government intrusion?

• Marbury v Madison

• Wisconsin v Yoder

• Schenck v U.S

• United States v Lopez

Which of the following represents an example of a situation in which an individual’s civil liberties might be threatened by the government?

• The age at which an individual can obtain a driver’s license is increased from 16 to 18.

• Legislation requires that males register for the draft at age 18, but females are exempt from the requirement.

• A student is prevented from wearing a t-shirt with a controversial political slogan to school.

• The national government increases the top personal income tax rate from 37% to 40%.

Which of the following government actions is most likely to be consistent with the restrictions placed on the government by the Bill of Rights?

• Congress passes legislation prohibiting individuals from spending more than $10,000 per election cycle to promote a specific candidate.

• A state legislature passes a law requiring that public schools begin each day by providing time for students to recite a voluntary prayer of each student’s choosing.

• The board of education for a public school system approves a rule prohibiting students from wearing clothing with messages that have previously led to significant disruption.

• Congress passes a law preventing any media organization from publishing materials that have been classified at any time by the government.

The Fifth Amendment forbids

• Cruel and unusual punishment.

• Forced self-incrimination.

• Illegal searches and seizures.

• The government establishment of a national religion.

Which of the following is NOT protected in the First Amendment?

• Right to privacy

• Right of people to petition the government for a redress of grievances

• No establishment of religion

• Freedom of speech

Which of the following is most likely to be a violation of the Bill of Rights?

• The government established a national religion.

• The government punishes individuals for speech or expression.

• The government refuses to provide a defendant with his choice of attorney.

• The government restricts the right of individuals to own weapons.