American Government Chapter 8 (Protecting Civil Liberties)

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How has the Lemon test affected rulings about public funds to church-related schools?

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courts have used the Lemon test to rule that most public aid to religious schools is unconstitutional

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In order to exercise the power of eminent domain, the Federal Government must

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provide fair compensation to the owners for any property taken

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What constitutional clause is used as the basis for the separation of church and State at the federal level?

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Establishment Clause

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How do 1st Amendment protections of freedom of assembly apply to private versus public property?

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There is no constitutional right to assemble on private property, but peaceful assembly on public property is protected.

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Which is the best interpretation of the quote of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes? "The most stringent (strict) protection of free speech would not protect a man falsely shouting fire in a theatre and causing a panic."

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free speech does not apply when it infringes on the rights/safety of others

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What is the Miranda rule as established by Miranda v. Arizona?

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Police must read criminal suspects their rights before questioning them.

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What is the significance of the 14th Amendment?

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It provides that the States, like the Federal Government, cannot deny basic rights to their people.

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What ruling did the Supreme Court make regarding flag burning in Texas v. Johnson?

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laws banning the burning of the U.S. flag are unconstitutional because flag burning is a form of free speech

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Interpret the following quote: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." 1st Amendment

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each person is free to believe as he or she wishes in religious matters and government cannot favor any one religion

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A writ of habeas corpus is a

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court order preventing an unjust arrest or imprisonment