political science chapter 4

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.

What document is the legal foundation for the civil liberties of American citizens?

the first 10 amendments of the Constitution

What does the Fourth Amendment provides protection from?

unreasonable searches and seizures

If someone printed a leaflet urging Americans to resist the military draft, this would violate which free speech test(s)?

just the clear and present danger test

The Bill of Rights initially applied to the __________ government(s), while today the Bill of Rights applies to the __________ government(s).

national; national and state

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?

5

Protections against cruel and unusual punishments can be found in which amendment?

8

What are the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution known as

Bill of Rights

The right to privacy was established in which case?

Griswold v. Connecticut

What are your Miranda rights?

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

Some forms of speech, such as fighting words and slander, do not warrant the same level of protection as political speech. Why not?

They do not express ideas that have important social value.

Civil liberties listed in the Bill of Rights include all EXCEPT which of the following

freedom from discrimination

The clear and present danger test is directly related to which freedom in the First Amendment?

freedom of speech

Which form of speech is the Supreme Court MOST likely to protect?

hate speech

Roe v. Wade was based on which constitutional civil liberty

right to privacy

Miranda rights advise an individual of the Fifth Amendment's protection from

self-incrimination.