Q2 LSA Practice Test -- 2

What is NOT one of the five freedoms protected by the First Amendment?

• Freedom of Speech
• Freedom from Self-Incrimination
• Freedom of Religion
• Freedom of Assembly
• Freedom of Press

Shortly after being arrested, Miranda was forced by the Arizona police to make a written confession to crimes he may or may not have committed. Which 5th Amendment Protection was violated?

• Right to avoid self-incrimination
• Right to a lawyer
• Double Jeopardy
• Eminent Domain

While Alex was at school. police officers broke into his home and took his computer. They did not have a warrant and there was no reason to believe that Alex had broken any laws. Alex was not avoiding the police, or planning to move away from his home. Which right did the police officer violate?

• The right to due process in the Fourteenth Amendment
• The right to assistance of legal counsel in the Sixth Amendment
• The right to the equal protection of the laws in the Fourteenth Amendment
• The right against unreasonable searches and seizures in the Fourth Amendment

In Kentucky, during jury selection, the prosecution's lawyer decided to dismiss all potential jurors who were African-American. The defense lawyer claimed that the prosecutor had violated his client's rights. Which right did the prosecutor violate?

• The defendant's 6th Amendment right to a fair jury
• The defendant's 5th Amendment right to prevent self-incrimmination
• The defendant's 15th Amendment voting rights
• The defendant's 8th Amendment protection from cruel and unusual punishment

Bethel County School District suspended Fraser after giving a speech for using inappropriate language. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the school. Which exception to the First Amendment applies to this court case?

• Slander
• Libel
• Vulgarity
• Fighting Words
• Threats

What is usually the first step to amending the US Constitution?

• 3/4 of the state legislatures propose the amendment
• 2/3 of each house of Congress propose the amendment
• Conventions in 3/4 of the states propose the amendment
• The President, after consulting with the US Supreme Court proposes the amendment

What is an important "check" the Supreme Court has on the other branches of government?

• Writ of Habeas Corpus -- The Supreme Court must inform people of their criminal charges
• Judicial Review -- The Supreme Court can declare a law or executive order "unconstitutional", and stop it from happening
• Appellate Review -- The Supreme Court can review the decisions of lower courts
• Pocket Veto -- The Supreme Court can decide not to sign a bill, causing it to become vetoed by default after 10 days

What is an important "check" the legislative branch has on the other branches of government

• Appointment Confirmation -- Congress votes to approve appointments to the Executive and Judicial Branches
• Executive Review -- Congress can rule that a Presidential Action is unconstitutional
• Legal Review -- Congress can decide whether or not a law is Constitutional
• Pardon -- Congress can decide to "excuse" a federal crime

Which of the following are Delegated/Enumerated powers of Congress?

• The power to tax
• The power to negotiate treaties
• The power to pass laws
• The power to interpret the law

Which powers are "reserved" to the states? (Not given to Congress)

• Power to regulate elections
• Power to provide education
• Keep all powers not granted to the federal government
• Power to establish local governments