Law & Terrorism Flashcard

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Where were the most well-known set of laws governing war written? Options: The Hague, Geneva Conventions, United Nations, Nuremberg Trials

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Geneva Conventions

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How many countries agreed to the 1949 version of the rules requiring humane treatment of civilians, wounded, and prisoners of war?

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Nearly 200

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Which countries were part of the Axis Powers during World War II? Options: Germany, Italy, Japan; Germany, France, Japan; Italy, Spain, Japan; Germany, Italy, Russia

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Germany, Italy, Japan

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What new problems arose in 2015 regarding law and national security for the United States?

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War with several terrorist organizations

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What was a significant legislative response in the United States after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

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Institution of many new laws and policies

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During the Civil War, which right did President Lincoln suspend? Options: Right to free speech, Right to bear arms, Right to protection of habeas corpus, Right to vote

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Right to protection of habeas corpus

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What action did the U.S. government take during World War II regarding Japanese Americans?

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Removed them from their homes and detained them in camps

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Which Supreme Court case upheld the removal and detention of Japanese Americans?

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Korematsu v. United States

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In what year did the U.S. government formally apologize for the detention of Japanese Americans?

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1988

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What act gave the U.S. government more power to conduct surveillance after September 2001?

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The USA Patriot Act