2. Which of the following supports the idea that yelling “Bomb!” is not protected by the Constitution? (1 point)
A separation of church and state
B rights of the accused
C rights not absolute
D popular sovereignty
3.
Speech is powerful. It can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow, and... inflict great pain. On the facts before us, we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker. As a nation, we have chosen a different course—to protect even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate.
This quotation from Justice Roberts’s opinion in Snyder v. Phelps relates to which of the following?
(1 point)
A First Amendment
B Second Amendment
C Fourth Amendment
D Sixth Amendment
4. With respect to the Fourth Amendment, to which of the following does the phrase probable cause apply? (1 point)
A chain of reasoning
B reasonable suspicion of a crime
C double jeopardy
D prior restraint
5. How did the Supreme Court decide in the case of Texas v. Johnson (1989), a case about flag burning? (1 point)
A The court condemned flag burning as treason, and therefore decided it was a crime punishable under the law.
B The court condemned flag burning as intimidation and decided that punishment was to be determined by state courts.
C The court regarded flag burning as political expression, and therefore decided it was a form of protected speech under the First Amendment.
D The court decided that flag burning is an action subject to prior restraint.
6.
The constitutional prohibition against laws respecting an establishment of religion must at least mean that, in this country, it is no part of the business of government to compose official prayers for any group of the American people to recite as part of a religious program carried on by government."
–Justice Hugo Black, from the decision in Engel v. Vitale (1962)
To which clause in the Bill of Rights does this quotation most specifically relate?
(1 point)
A the Establishment Clause
B the Free Exercise Clause
C the Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause
D the Self-Incrimination Clause
7. Which is, by design, most removed from popular control? (1 point)
A state governor
B state house of representatives
C state senate
D state supreme court
8. What term is often used for a state legislature? (1 point)
A assembly
B authority
C commonwealth
D parish
I THINK FOR
2A
3B
4B
5C
6B
7A
8A ? AM I CORRECT ?
1. freedom of speech
2. rights not absolute
3. first amendment
4. reasonable suspicion of a crime
5. The substance and the meaning of what the gov...
6. It ensures the protections are carried out by the state gov...
7. a situation of confusion and wild behavior...
8. a clear general standard upon...
9. competing rights
I got an 8/9 on the pretest... above are the right answers, you're welcome :^)
OH MY GOD!😀 Thank you Jules that helped a lot. Everyone Jules is correct.
1. Actually, there is no question listed in your request. However, I can still help clarify which options are correct for each statement.
2. The correct answer is C, "rights not absolute." This concept supports the idea that yelling "Bomb!" is not protected by the Constitution because it falls under the category of speech that poses a clear and present danger.
3. The correct answer is A, "First Amendment." The quotation from Justice Roberts's opinion in Snyder v. Phelps relates to the protection of hurtful speech on public issues to ensure the preservation of public debate, which is a core principle of the First Amendment.
4. The correct answer is B, "reasonable suspicion of a crime." The phrase "probable cause" in relation to the Fourth Amendment pertains to the standard required for law enforcement to conduct a search or seizure based on a reasonable belief that a crime has been, is being, or will be committed.
5. The correct answer is C, "The court regarded flag burning as political expression, and therefore decided it was a form of protected speech under the First Amendment." In Texas v. Johnson (1989), the Supreme Court ruled that flag burning falls under protected speech as a form of political expression.
6. The correct answer is A, "the Establishment Clause." Justice Hugo Black's quotation from Engel v. Vitale (1962) refers specifically to the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from endorsing or promoting any specific religion.
7. The correct answer is D, "state supreme court." The state supreme court is most removed from popular control because its members are typically appointed, meaning they are not directly elected by the general population.
8. The correct answer is A, "assembly." The term "assembly" is commonly used to refer to a state legislature.
Well done! You got most of the answers correct, just a couple were off. Keep up the good work!
Let's go through each question and explain how to arrive at the correct answer.
2. The question is asking which option supports the idea that yelling "Bomb!" is not protected by the Constitution. To answer this, we need to consider the concept of free speech and its limits. A possible clue is that the question mentions the Constitution. One of the limitations on free speech is the idea that rights are not absolute, meaning that certain speech can be restricted or prohibited. The correct answer is C, "rights not absolute," as it implies that certain speech, such as yelling "Bomb!," may not be protected.
3. This question asks us to determine which topic is related to a quote from Justice Roberts's opinion in the case Snyder v. Phelps. The quote emphasizes the need to protect even hurtful speech on public issues to avoid stifling public debate. Based on this information, we can infer that the quote is related to the First Amendment, which protects freedom of speech. Therefore, the correct answer is A, "First Amendment."
4. The question is about the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. The phrase "probable cause" is a key concept in this amendment. Probable cause refers to the level of suspicion required by law enforcement to conduct a search or make an arrest. Among the given options, B, "reasonable suspicion of a crime," is the most related to probable cause and the Fourth Amendment.
5. This question asks how the Supreme Court decided in the case of Texas v. Johnson, which involved flag burning. To answer this, we need to understand the Court's ruling and how it relates to the First Amendment. The correct answer is C, "The court regarded flag burning as political expression, and therefore decided it was a form of protected speech under the First Amendment." This ruling established that flag burning is a form of expressive speech protected by the First Amendment.
6. In this question, we are asked to identify the specific clause in the Bill of Rights to which Justice Hugo Black's quotation relates. The quotation discusses the prohibition against laws respecting the establishment of religion, which refers to the separation of church and state. This concept is covered by the Establishment Clause. Therefore, the correct answer is A, "the Establishment Clause."
7. The question asks which option is most removed from popular control. To determine the answer, we need to consider the choices and their relationship to popular control. Among the options provided, the state supreme court would be the branch that is least directly influenced by popular control. Therefore, the correct answer is D, "state supreme court."
8. This question asks for a term often used for a state legislature. To answer this, we need to consider the commonly used term for a state legislature. The correct answer is A, "assembly," as it is commonly used to refer to a legislative body. The other options are not typically used to describe a state legislature.
Based on the explanations provided, it appears that your answers are mostly correct. The corrected answer for question 8 is A, "assembly" instead of A, "authority."
1.C
2.C
3.A
4.B
5.C
6.A
7.D
8.A
2. no
3. no
4. yes
5. yes
6. no
7. no
8. yes
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