US Gov't Unit 3: Lessons 2-4 Review

What is the purpose of the establishment clause?

• to give citizens the right to form religious groups

• to stop government from supporting one religion

• to give government power to choose a state religion

• to stop citizens from practicing religion in public

A school district in California held its graduation at a local church. Which statement best explains whether this action violated the establishment clause, and why?

• It violated the establishment clause because it held a school function at a denominational church, which demonstrates support for a specific religion.

• It violated the establishment clause because the school needs to show support for all religions and have events at a variety of local religious locations.

• It did not violate the establishment clause because the school was not promoting religion, the location was.

• It did not violate the establishment clause because the school does not force people to attend graduation.

What does the First Amendment’s right to assemble refer to?

• the right of a group to express unpopular opinions

• the right of a group to make false claims

• the right of a group to meet in groups

• the right of a group to speak in protest

What is symbolic speech?

• an action that expresses an idea or opinion

• the act of peaceful protest

• the publication of an article despite prior restraint

• an idea or opinion expressed through comparison to something else

Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action?

• talking loudly on a cell phone during a movie

• walking against the light to protest getting a parking ticket

• banning a private firm’s employees from wearing political t-shirts at work

• burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as

• libel.

• civil disobedience.

• an infringement.

• symbolic speech.

In the term "due process,” the word "process” refers to the way in which

• prison sentences are handed down.

• the law is followed in trying a case.

• court decisions are worded.

• warrants are written and used.

Under due process, all people accused of crimes are subject to

• rules depending on their social class.

• rules depending on their gender.

• rules their city agrees to.

• rules that are the same for everyone.

Which statement accurately describes the Fourth Amendment?

• The Fourth Amendment gives citizens the right to refuse a search under any circumstances.

• Police officers may seize anything they find suspicious.

• The Fourth Amendment describes the legal process for searches and seizures.

• A police officer can search someone’s home, so long as a judge is present.

Which of these statements accurately describes the Fifth Amendment?

• Searches and seizures must be reasonable.

• A search warrant based on probable cause is required.

• The police may not question citizens immediately if public safety is at risk.

• All citizens are entitled to due process.