Judicial Branch Review Part 2

Which action is protected under the freedom of speech?

• Yelling "fire" in a crowded theater when there is no fire

• Peacefully protesting government actions

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  Threatening violence against others

• Plagiarizing copyrighted material

The free exercise clause in the Constitution protects:

• The right to practice any religion of one's choice

• The right to vote

• The right to bear arms

• The right to privacy

Which scenario best illustrates a violation of freedom of the press?

• A newspaper chooses not to publish a poorly written article

• A government official criticizes a news article

• A court prohibits a newspaper from publishing classified information that poses a security risk

• A government agency shuts down a newspaper for criticizing the government

What is required for a public school to limit a student's freedom of speech under the Tinker v. Des Moines (1969) ruling?

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  The speech must interfere with the operation of the school

• The speech must be offensive to teachers

• The speech must be religious in nature

• The speech must be politically aligned with the school's policies

The government may not deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without ___________________ of the law.

• due process
• prior restraint

• examination

• fair process

Choose 2: The 6th amendment allows the right to...............

• a speedy, public trial

• know what they are accused of

• an attorney

• a fair bail

After a defendant has filed and failed at all appeals, they may petition the courts for............

• prior restraint

• a mistrial

• habeas corpus
• writ of mandamus

What does the 5th Amendment guarantee?

• The right to vote

• The right to a speedy trial

• The right against self-incrimination

• The right to bear arms

What is the primary focus of the 14th Amendment?

• Freedom of Speech

• Right to Bear Arms

• Equal Protection under the Law

• The right to privacy

Under the 6th Amendment, if you cannot afford an attorney, what must the state do?

• The state must provide a public defender

• The state must reduce the charges

• The state must dismiss the case

• The state must allow self-representation only