What is the purpose of including the following clauses in the U.S. Constitution: habeas corpus and prohibition of bills of attainder and ex post facto laws?(1 point)
Responses
to allow the federal government the opportunity to charge criminals for crimes of the past
to allow the federal government the opportunity to charge criminals for crimes of the past
to protect individual liberties and limit power of the federal government
to protect individual liberties and limit power of the federal government
to give complete protection and authority to U.S. citizens, regardless of position or title
to give complete protection and authority to U.S. citizens, regardless of position or title
to give all the power to the federal government to create order in the U.S.
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to allow the federal government the opportunity to charge criminals for crimes of the past
Why was the Fourteenth Amendment considered unsuccessful?(1 point)
Responses
The Supreme Court gave the southern states the ability to create their own laws.
The Supreme Court gave the southern states the ability to create their own laws.
The clauses included in the Fourteenth Amendment did not provide freed African Americans with equal rights under the Constitution.
The clauses included in the Fourteenth Amendment did not provide freed African Americans with equal rights under the Constitution.
The Fourteenth Amendment required both federal and state governments to enforce and implement all aspects of the amendment.
The Fourteenth Amendment required both federal and state governments to enforce and implement all aspects of the amendment.
The clauses included in the Fourteenth Amendment were not enforced or interpreted consistently by the Supreme Court.
Responses
The Supreme Court gave the southern states the ability to create their own laws.
The Supreme Court gave the southern states the ability to create their own laws.
The clauses included in the Fourteenth Amendment did not provide freed African Americans with equal rights under the Constitution.
The clauses included in the Fourteenth Amendment did not provide freed African Americans with equal rights under the Constitution.
The Fourteenth Amendment required both federal and state governments to enforce and implement all aspects of the amendment.
The Fourteenth Amendment required both federal and state governments to enforce and implement all aspects of the amendment.
The clauses included in the Fourteenth Amendment were not enforced or interpreted consistently by the Supreme Court.
The clauses included in the Fourteenth Amendment did not provide freed African Americans with equal rights under the Constitution.
Which of the following correctly explains how the Supreme Court’s decisions in Texas v. Johnson and United States v. Eichman contributed to the right of freedom of speech?(1 point)
Responses
Both decisions protected participants in the civil rights movement from being punished for their civil disobedience.
Both decisions protected participants in the civil rights movement from being punished for their civil disobedience.
Both decisions involved selective incorporation requiring states to protect freedom of speech.
Both decisions involved selective incorporation requiring states to protect freedom of speech.
Both decisions protected the symbolic speech of burning a U.S. flag in protest.
Both decisions protected the symbolic speech of burning a U.S. flag in protest.
Both cases ruled that flag burning could be outlawed in places it was considered offensive.
Responses
Both decisions protected participants in the civil rights movement from being punished for their civil disobedience.
Both decisions protected participants in the civil rights movement from being punished for their civil disobedience.
Both decisions involved selective incorporation requiring states to protect freedom of speech.
Both decisions involved selective incorporation requiring states to protect freedom of speech.
Both decisions protected the symbolic speech of burning a U.S. flag in protest.
Both decisions protected the symbolic speech of burning a U.S. flag in protest.
Both cases ruled that flag burning could be outlawed in places it was considered offensive.
Both decisions protected the symbolic speech of burning a U.S. flag in protest.
Which of the following correctly defines the concept of a secular purpose?(1 point)
Responses
A secular purpose is a non-religious purpose.
A secular purpose is a non-religious purpose.
A secular purpose is a religious purpose.
A secular purpose is a religious purpose.
A secular purpose must be a significant religious purpose.
A secular purpose must be a significant religious purpose.
A secular purpose can be both religious and non-religious.
Responses
A secular purpose is a non-religious purpose.
A secular purpose is a non-religious purpose.
A secular purpose is a religious purpose.
A secular purpose is a religious purpose.
A secular purpose must be a significant religious purpose.
A secular purpose must be a significant religious purpose.
A secular purpose can be both religious and non-religious.
A secular purpose is a non-religious purpose.
Which practice allows the government to stop publication of sensitive materials related to national security?(1 point)
Responses
sedition
sedition
libel
libel
prior restraint
prior restraint
slander
slander
Responses
sedition
sedition
libel
libel
prior restraint
prior restraint
slander
slander
prior restraint
Civil Rights and Liberties Unit Test
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Question
How did Wisconsin violate the Free Exercise Clause in Wisconsin v. Yoder?(1 point)
Responses
Wisconsin made a law banning incendiary speech against certain religious groups.
Wisconsin made a law banning incendiary speech against certain religious groups.
Wisconsin made a law establishing limits on Amish practices outside of the community.
Wisconsin made a law establishing limits on Amish practices outside of the community.
Wisconsin made a law forcing children to go to public schools instead of receiving a private education.
Wisconsin made a law forcing children to go to public schools instead of receiving a private education.
Wisconsin made a law allowing the use of religious dress while serving in the military.
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Question
How did Wisconsin violate the Free Exercise Clause in Wisconsin v. Yoder?(1 point)
Responses
Wisconsin made a law banning incendiary speech against certain religious groups.
Wisconsin made a law banning incendiary speech against certain religious groups.
Wisconsin made a law establishing limits on Amish practices outside of the community.
Wisconsin made a law establishing limits on Amish practices outside of the community.
Wisconsin made a law forcing children to go to public schools instead of receiving a private education.
Wisconsin made a law forcing children to go to public schools instead of receiving a private education.
Wisconsin made a law allowing the use of religious dress while serving in the military.
Wisconsin made a law forcing children to go to public schools instead of receiving a private education.