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In an attempt to pay back their student loans a bit faster, Mary and Bob commit identity theft and impersonate others to use their credit cards. The government prosecutes them but loses due to lack of evidence. After more evidence surfaces, it attempts to prosecute Mary and Bob again. In doing so, it may be violating which amendment? First Second Fifth Eighth

Fifth

What document is the legal foundation for the civil liberties of American citizens? Article I of the Constitution the Declaration of Independence the first 10 amendments of the Constitution the Magna Carta

the first 10 amendments of the Constitution

What does the Fourth Amendment provides protection from? unreasonable searches and seizures self-incrimination cruel and unusual punishment quartering of soldiers

unreasonable searches and seizures

Prior restraint is when the government prohibits protestors from gathering in certain times and places. outlaws certain proposed religious practices. prevents the media from publishing something. uses illegally gathered evidence in a trial.

prevents the media from publishing something.

The Lemon test is most clearly related to which amendment? First Second Fifth Sixth

First

Basic political freedoms that protect citizens from governmental abuses of power are known as civil rights. selective incorporations. inalienable rights. civil liberties.

civil liberties.

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as? Rights of Man Bill of Rights Social Contract Bill of Attainder

Bill of Rights

The Supreme Court uses the __________ test to determine whether a practice violates the First Amendment's establishment clause. Miller Lemon Baker Candle

Lemon

What are your Miranda rights? Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness Freedom of speech, religion, the press, association, and petition Right to remain silent, to talk to a lawyer, and to have one provided for you Privacy in your own home

Right to remain silent, to talk to a lawyer, and to have one provided for you

Why is there so much debate over the meaning of the Second Amendment? The wording of the right to bear arms is ambiguous and open to interpretation. American public opinion is strongly in favor of gun control but the courts will not allow it. The right to privacy is not explicitly stated anywhere in the Constitution. The courts keep changing the line on what constitutes freedom of political speech.

The wording of the right to bear arms is ambiguous and open to interpretation.

The idea that the United States should not have an official religion is most clearly found in the Second Amendment. establishment clause. takings clause. free exercise clause.

establishment clause.

Any evidence that is gathered illegally or unconstitutionally cannot be used in a subsequent trial. This is known as the exclusionary rule. right to privacy. direct incitement test. establishment clause.

exclusionary rule.

Civil liberties listed in the Bill of Rights include all EXCEPT which of the following? freedom of speech, religion, and assembly rights of criminal defendants freedom from discrimination the right to bear arms

freedom from discrimination

The clear and present danger test is directly related to which freedom in the First Amendment? freedom of petition freedom of expression freedom of religion freedom of speech

freedom of speech

Which of the following options is a form of expression that is offensive or abusive, particularly in terms of race, gender, or sexual orientation, and is currently protected under the Constitution? fighting words symbolic speech performative speech hate speech

hate speech

Imagine that you are the editor at a major daily newspaper. The government finds out that you are about to run a story detailing sensitive government information, so it sues you to prevent you from publishing it. Which of the following is the government attempting to engage in? slander libel perjury prior restraint

prior restraint

Miranda rights advise an individual of the Fifth Amendment's protection from eminent domain. double jeopardy. grand juries. self-incrimination.

self-incrimination.

Protections against cruel and unusual punishments can be found in which amendment? First Fifth Sixth Eighth

Eighth