Supreme Court

What was the main issue with the school's policy on armbands?

• It was too lenient

• It violated students' right to peacefully protest

• It was too strict

• It was unclear

What did the Texas Court request from the Supreme Court regarding Johnson's case?

• To increase the sentence

• To review the decision

• To dismiss the case

• To uphold the conviction

What is the implication of the decision for state laws?

• State laws can limit free speech

• State laws cannot designate symbols for one message

• State laws must protect all forms of speech

• State laws can prohibit disagreeable speech

What issue was Otis McDonald facing in his neighborhood that led to his legal action?

• A rise in crime

• Environmental pollution

• Traffic congestion

• Noise complaints

Which clauses of the 14th Amendment were found to protect a person's right to own a firearm?

• Privileges and Immunities clause and Due process incorporation clause

• Commerce clause and Necessary and Proper clause

• Equal Protection clause and Establishment clause

• Supremacy clause and Full Faith and Credit clause

What did the Supreme Court's decision establish about firearm ownership?

• It is a privilege granted by the government

• It is deeply rooted and fundamental to the rights of Americans

• It is a temporary right subject to change

• It is only applicable in certain states

What does the term 'deeply rooted' imply about the right to own a firearm?

• It is a recent development

• It is a fundamental and long-standing right

• It is a controversial and debated right

• It is a right only for certain groups

In what year did the Mapp v Ohio case occur?

• 1951

• 1961

• 1971

• 1981

What did the police do when they arrived at Mapp's apartment?

• Knocked politely

• Forced their way in

• Waited for her to return

• Called for backup

What was the outcome for Gideon after the re-trial?

• He was found guilty.

• He was acquitted of all wrongdoing.

• He was given a new attorney.

• He was sentenced to life in prison.