Intro to Law Review

Which branch of government is responsible for determining the qualifications of its own members?

• The Executive Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Electoral College

What was the legal precedent that the Gitlow v. New York case overturned?

• The Court had previously held that states could infringe upon the fundamental liberties protected by the First Amendment.

• The Court had previously held that the Bill of Rights applied only to the federal government, not to the states.

• The Court had previously held that freedom of speech is not absolute and that the government can regulate speech that is "inimical to the public welfare, tending to corrupt public morals, incite to crime or disturb the public peace."

• The Court had previously held that the government could restrict speech that poses a "clear and present danger" to public safety.

What was the main legal principle that the Supreme Court used to justify its decision in Gitlow v. New York?

• The government has the power to restrict speech that poses a "clear and present danger" to public safety.

• The First Amendment's guarantee of free speech is absolute and cannot be infringed upon by the government.

• The government can regulate speech that is "inimical to the public welfare, tending to corrupt public morals, incite to crime or disturb the public peace."

• The Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause extends the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states.

According to Article II, Section 2, what power does the President have that demonstrates the principle of checks and balances in relation to the legislative branch?

• The President can veto legislation passed by Congress.

• The President can propose legislation to Congress.

• The President can call special sessions of Congress.

• The President can appoint members of Congress.

What does the Constitution say about how the judicial power is divided?

• The judicial power is divided between the President and Congress.

• The judicial power is divided between the states and the federal government.

• The judicial power is divided between the Supreme Court and lower courts.

• The judicial power is divided between the people and the government.

Which of the following is a requirement for someone to become president of the United States?

• Must have served in the military

• Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States

• Must have a law degree

• Must have previously held a political office

Which Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

The right to bear arms is protected by which Amendment?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

The right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury is guaranteed by which Amendment?

• 5th Amendment

• 6th Amendment

• 7th Amendment

• 8th Amendment

Which Amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment