AP Gov't- Unit 3

In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court upheld a student's right to wear an armband in protest. The wearing of the armband was protected as a form of which of the following?

• Prior restraint

• Symbolic speech

• Redress of grievances

• Peaceful public protest

Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint?

• The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press

• The right of individuals to plan, coordinate, and execute peaceful methods of protest

• The punishment of individuals for making statements critical of the government

• The Supreme Court blocking government action on the grounds that it is unconstitutional

McDonald v. Chicago (2010) is the most recent case to use selective incorporation. What right did it incorporate?

• The right to privacy

• The right to bear arms

• The right to an attorney

• The right o avoid self-incrimination

This case was based on the Establishment Clause

• McDonald v. Chicago

• Engel v. Vitale

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Wisconsin v. Yoder

This case was based on the Free Exercise Clause

• McDonald v. Chicago

• Engel v. Vitale

• Tinker v. Des Moines

• Wisconsin v. Yoder

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

Where are American civil liberties found?

• the Preamble
• the Bill of Rights
• the Declaration of Independence
• Article IV

This is when there are written lies about a person to damage their reputation.

• Censorship
• Slander
• Libel
• Bail

Which clause prohibits the US government form interfering with a citizen's right to practice religion.

• establishment clause
• necessary and proper clause
• free exercise clause
• supremacy clause

Which clause of the 14th Amendment is used as the basis for selective incorporation?

• Citizenship
• Equal Protection
• Due Process
• Privileges and Immunities