Unit Test Review (9/2015) – Flashcards
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The Supreme Court's use of selective incorporation
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Takes a subjective case-by-case approach to the question of incorporation.
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In Brown v. Board of Education, who instigated the lawsuit?
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The parents.
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In a trial, who hears evidence and offers a verdict?
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The juries.
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Which of these is a substantive right protected by the Bill of Rights?
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Freedom of religion.
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How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?
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The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states.
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Jane Roe sued the state of Texas because she wanted
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To have a law declared unconstitutional.
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Which term is defined as "a legal doctrine that permitted racial segregation in public facilities?"
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Separate but equal.
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As a result of the Miranda decision, police must now
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Inform suspects of their Fifth Amendment rights before questioning them.
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Which of the following was a direct result of the decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
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The process of desegregation began in all public schools throughout the country.
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In Schenck v. United States, what circumstance made this speech case special?
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It occurred during wartime.
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According to this excerpt, what was the main purpose of ratifying the Bill of Rights?
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To prevent the abuse of power.
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All persons have the right to be represented by counsel, also known as
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A lawyer.
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What was the important precedent set by the Gitlow v. New York case?
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First Amendment freedoms were incorporated into the Fourteenth Amendment.
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Which of these statements best summarizes Black's argument?
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All people need an attorney's help in court.
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The Fifth Amendment protects the individual's right
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To avoid self-incrimination.
