AP Gov. Unit 3 Review

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

When the process of incorporation is referred to as "selective," it is in reference to the fact that

• the Court only incorporates a right in some cases but not all.

• incorporation has happened on an amendment-by-amendment basis.

• extension of rights may be withheld from some groups, such as students.

• decisions from those cases do not set precedent for future cases.

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 amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant? 

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment