Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties

What does the term "libel" specifically refer to?

• Written defamation

• Spoken defamation

• Government censorship

• Prior restraint

What is the primary focus of the National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie case?

• Freedom of Assembly

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom of the Press

Which of the following is a key component of the Second Amendment?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to bear arms

• Right to education

• Right to healthcare

The decisions in Griswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade rely on implied right to

• marriage
• raising a family
• privacy
• free love

The right to not be forced to testify against oneself (self-incrimination) is found in the ________ Amendment.

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 8th

The right to be free from cruel and unusual punishment is found in the __________ Amendment.

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 8th

Which constitutional principle is applied when police inform suspects of their rights?

• due process of law

• double jeopardy

• trial by jury

• eminent domain

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

The Lemon Test determines if the government has violated...

• The Free Exercise Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Menu Clause

• The Secular Clause

What happens when the exclusionary rule is invoked?

• Certain evidence cannot be used against the defendant at trial.

• Certain people cannot be called as witnesses at the defendant's trial.

• Charges against the defendant are dropped.

• The attorneys cannot ask certain questions at the defendant's trial.