US Gov Ch 4 inquizitive

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how has the supreme court influences privacy rights?

- the court expanded privacy rights when it ruled that women have a right to seek an abortion - the court expanded privacy rights when it ruled that states cannot make homosexual conduct a crime - the court expanded privacy rights when it ruled that people have "privacy in one's association".

what was the outcome of Roe v. Wade?

- it prohibited states from making abortion a criminal act prior to the point when a fetus becomes viable. - it held that a woman's right to an abortion was implicit in the right to privacy.

which of the following rights appeared in the original text of the constitution, before the addition of the bill of rights?

- right of habeas corpus - right to trial by jury in the state where a crime was committed

The bill of rights was essential for protecting rights because the original constitution lacked any protected rights. True or False?

False

in general, the supreme court has ______ bans on obscenity, except for cases involving ______

struck down, broadcast television

how does the "wall of separation" apply to the establishment clause?

the "wall of separation" refers to the dissociation between church and state

speech plus, public forum doctrine, and prior restraint are all concepts in what amendment?

the first amendment

put the items related to the evolution of the right to privacy in order from oldest to most recent.

the supreme court ruled in favor of marital privacy in contraceptive use, the supreme court expanded the right to privacy with regard to abortions, the supreme court ruled that LGBTQ persons have a right to privacy

The United States has passed laws that make it illegal to say anything that might challenge the government. True or False?

true

the constitution provides a basis for a right to privacy. true or false?

true

in recent years, the supreme court has _______ a woman's right to seek an abortion, while _______ various state restrictions to abortion access.

upheld, approving

how has the government protected the right to privacy?

various supreme court cases have recognized the right to privacy

which amendments specifies the right to bear arms?

2

speech plus

speech accompanied by actions such as protesting

what are some statements about the death penalty that are correct?

- the supreme court has restricted the cases in which the death penalty can be applied. - death penalty usage and sentences have decreased over time - the supreme court has temporarily banned the death penalty in the past

which amendments, according to supreme court arguments, have elements of the right to privacy?

5th, 4th, 3rd, and 9th

what is one case that formally established the right to privacy?

Griswold v. Connecticut

a state law requires individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) to attend a faith-based alcohol abuse recovery and treatment program. free exercise, establishment, or both?

both

Imagine two government actions. The first is a supreme court ruling that the government cannot prevent someone from sending out pamphlets protesting a war. The second is a government agency that reviews complaints about racial and gender discrimination by employers. The first example deals primarily with ________. Whereas the second deals with ________ ________.

civil liberties, civil rights

a law prohibits the teaching of evolution in public schools. Free exercise, establishment, or both?

establishment

over time, the supreme court has been more restrictive in its protection of the right to privacy. True or false?

false

Two officers with bears worn for their Sunni Muslim beliefs were dismissed because of a policy banning facial hair for employees with only an exception for health reasons. Free exercise, establishment, or both?

free exercise

a law passed that bans muslims from running for public office. free exercise, establishment, or both?

free exercise

order the types of speech from most protected to least protected.

freedom of speech, speech plus, commercial speech, and fighting words

prior restraint

government efforts to block the publication of material

what is the purpose of the "shield law"?

it protects the confidentiality of journalists' sources

public forum doctrine

protection of public spaces traditionally used for assembly

fourth amendment

protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

sixth amendment

protects citizens by giving the right to receive counsel for defense of a crime

Eighth Amendment

protects citizens from being tortured or excessively threatened

fifth amendment

protects citizens from being tried twice of the same alleged crime (double jeopardy)

the fourth amendment protects citizens from unreasonable _______ by making illegally obtained evidence _________ in court

searches and seizures, inadmissible


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