Civil Liberties

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In Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), the Supreme Court upheld a student's right to wear an armband in protest. The wearing of the armband was protected as a form of which of the following? Prior restraint, Redress of grievances, Peaceful public protest?

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Symbolic speech

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Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint? Options: 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

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The government attempting to prevent something from being published by the press

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Where are American civil liberties found? Options: the Preamble, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, Article IV

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the Bill of Rights

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Which amendment protects you from being searched without a warrant?

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Fourth Amendment

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Incorporation doctrine involves

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application of the Bill of Rights to the states

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Which clause prohibits the US government from interfering with a citizen's right to practice religion? Options: establishment clause, necessary and proper clause, supremacy clause

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free exercise clause

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The United States Supreme Court has used which of the following to INCORPORATE the Bill of Rights into state law? (Hint: This is known as Selective Incorporation) 1st Amendment, 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause, 14th Amendment's Equal Protections Clause

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14th Amendment's Due Process Clause

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What does the 5th Amendment guarantee us?

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Right to due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, eminent domain, and right to a grand jury

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What is probable cause?

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Reasonable suspicion of a crime

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Which amendment abolished slavery?

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