Study the diagram and answer the question that follows.
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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These Groups are allowed to share and promote their beliefs.
Answer explanation
The government cannot establish a national religion. You are allowed to believe/promote your religions beliefs without fear of government intervention.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which situation violated the Eighth Amendment protections regarding criminal punishment? A protester is jailed for violent acts at a political rally. A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting. A person is sentenced to ten years imprisonment for assault and robbery. A judge orders that an accused person be jailed until bail is paid.
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A person is sentenced to life in prison for shoplifting.
Answer explanation
No cruel or unusual punishment/excessive fines. Life in prison for shoplifting would fall under cruel or unusual punishment.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram? Options: Federalism, Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Separation of powers
Back
Separation of powers
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which idea correctly replaces the question mark in this diagram? Options: Due Process, Eminent Domain, Free Speech, Federalism
Back
Due Process
Answer explanation
These are all part of the 6th amendment. Do you know your hand signs?
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which historic document had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution? Options: The English Bill of Rights, The Mayflower Compact, The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, The Articles of Confederation
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The English Bill of Rights
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which historical action was protected by the First Amendment guarantee regarding religion?
Back
Evangelists led revivals in New England.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which grievance from the Declaration of Independence is addressed by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution? Options: "He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly", "For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury...", "He has obstructed the... Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.", "For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us..."
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"For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury..."
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