AP GOPO Midterm Review (McGuire)

Those who disagree with the views in the majority opinion in Schenck v. United States would likely celebrate the shaping of the Constitution in which free-speech ruling?

New York Times Co vs. United States

Which of the following principles is meant to discourage government from conducting unlawful searches and to protect citizens when unlawful searches occur?

Exclusionary rule

The Bill of Rights guarantees which of the following rights to a person arrested and charged with a crime?

The right to legalize representation

Which of the following statements from the Brown opinion ties most directly to the table?

"To separate [African American children] from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone."

Based on previous court rulings, which of the following scenarios would most likely violate the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?

A public school system uses race-based segregation

The term, civil liberties, refers to liberties that

Are constitutionally protected from infringement by government

What was the effect of the opinion in Schenck v. United States?

As long as speech does not present a clear and present danger, it is allowed

Under what circumstance can police conduct searches?

As long as they have probable cause of criminal activity

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the two court cases?

Brown v. Board of Education: Concluded that "separate but equal" schools are impossible Roe v. Wade: Assured a pregnant woman's right to have an abortion in the first trimester

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of the two court cases? (Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade)

Concluded that "separate but equal" schools are impossible and assured a pregnant woman's right to have an abortion in the first trimester

Which of the following statements best describes how the balances of liberties and safety has been interpreted over time?

Different courts in different times have found different balances

The Miranda rule stems from rights protected by which of the following amendments?

Fifth and Sixth Amendments

The Miranda rule stems from rights protected by which of the following amendments?

Fifth and Sixth amendments

Which of the constitutional provisions is at issue in Schenck v. United States?

First Amendment free speech and free press rights

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of substantive and procedural due process? (SUBSTANTIVE DUE PROCESS and PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS)

Followed when the ideas or points of the law are fundamentally fair and just. Focuses on the manner in which government acts towards its citizens

Which of the following expresses a reasonable interpretation of a trend in the table?

Four- and five-year-olds appear to be sensitive to cultural attitudes toward race

With which of the following statements would supporters of Kennedy's position above be most likely to agree?

Gays and lesbians are equal to other people under the law

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." --Title IX of the 1972 Civil Rights Act Which of the following was a consequence of this legislation?

Girls must be given equal opportunity as boys to participate in activites that boys participate in

Which of the following statements reflects a trend represented in the table?

In response to most requests, preference for the white doll increases between ages 3 and 4 and then steadily declines

The focus of civil liberties is the ________, and the focus of civil rights is the ________.

Individual; group

Which of the following comparison of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act are accurate?

One outlawed discrimination in hiring and the other increased African American voter registration and participation

Which of the following comparisons of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 1965 Voting Rights Act are accurate?

One outlawed discrimination in hiring and the other increased African American voter registration and participation.

In what ways do the decisions in Engel v. Vitale and Wisconsin v. Yoder differ?

One suggests a public policy creates an establishment of religion, while the other suggests a public policy denies the free exercise of religion

Which statement is accurate regarding the law and government surveillance of persons in the United States?

Policies have changed over time as people debate the balance between security needs and individual liberties

Which statement best summarizes Justice Kennedy's opinion?

Same-sex couples are unfairly harmed by states' denial of their legal marriage

Which of the following is an accurate comparison of substantive and procedural due process?

Substantive due process: Followed when the ideas or points of the law are fundamentally fair and just Procedural due process: Focuses on the manner in which government acts towards its citizens

De jure and de facto discrimination are two ways in which some Americans are less equal than others. Which of the following is an example of public policies designed to address each of these forms of discrimination?

The Brown decision (de jure) and affirmative action (de facto)

Which statement accurately describes the Supreme Court's contemporary interpretation of the death penalty?

The Court has interpreted the execution of minors and the mentally handicapped as unconstitutional

What is the key difference between the due process clause in the Fifth Amendment and the due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment?

The Fifth Amendment protects citizens against criminal charges, while the Fourteenth Amendment protects citizens against civil lawsuits

What is the key difference between the due process clause in the Fifth Amendment and the due process clause in the Fourteenth Amendment?

The Fifth Amendment protects citizens against the federal government, while the Fourteenth Amendment protects citizens against the states

Which statement best describes the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment?

The Fourteenth Amendment's due process clayse makes most right contained in the Bill of Rights applicable to the states

Which of the following best describes the message in the political cartoon?

The Supreme Court has limited the way colleges can recruit minorities

Which of the following is the most complete summary of the selective incorporation doctrine?

The Supreme Court has required states to apply certain rights in the Bill of Rights through the Fourteenth Amendments due process clause.

Which of the following constitutional provisions would the author cite to support the opinion?

The equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment

What must a suing party prove to win a livel lawsuit?

The offending party acted maliciously

The Bill of Rights guarantees which of the following rights to a person arrested and charged with a crime?

The right to legal representation

With the variety of religious denominations and religions represented at Chester A. Arthur High School, the administration has decided to bar students from wearing any religious symbols or garb that reflects a particular religious faith. Which of the following would be the best legal advice for school administrators?

This is an unsound policy because of the decision in Wisconsin v. Yoder

Which of the following best explains why the figure holding the scales of justice is blindfolded?

To show that justice should be colorblind