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PS Exam

#5

Question	Answer
The first and most famous test for determining when the govt could intervene to suppress political speech was called the	clear and present danger test
In Lawrence v. Texas 2003 the supreme court ruled that	laws criminalizing gay sexual behavior are a violation of the right to privacy
Which constitutional amendment protects the individual through probable cause and a search warrant?	fourth
What has been the supreme courts greatest issue with limiting pornography (defining what)?	Obscenity
Spoken words that are known to be false and harmful to a persons reputation are an example of	slander
The right to a legal counsel in a criminal proceeding is guaranteed by the	sixth amendment
The ____ rule forbids the introduction in trial of any peice of evidence obtained illegally.	exclusionary
In Texas v. Johnson the supreme court ruled that	flag burning is protected speech
About what did Justice Potter confess "I know it when i see it"?	Pronography
Miranda V. Arizona was important because it produced rules that must be used	by the police before questioning an arrested criminal suspect
The due process clause of the 5th amendment is best described as	a procedural civil liberty
Which of the following would not be an example of speech plus?	assasinating a political leader
"Due Process of law" in the US is generally defined by the	4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th
Girswold v. Connecticut and Roe v. Wade have been extremely important in the development of	a constitutional right to privacy
...Court has been consistent in the determination that it is better to punish a journalist afterward for violation of a law than to grant:	prior restraint
The lemon test involves which part of the constitution?	establishment clause
Which rights do not fall under constitutional arguments in favor of the right to privacy?	right to use pornography
Freedom of religion is provided through two seperate phrases, including	Freeexercise and establishment clauses
Why did the supreme court rule that the religious freedom restoration act was unconstitutional	the court argued that only the judiciary can interpret the scope of the bill of rights
The term eminent domain describes	the power of the govt to take private property for public use
What principle did the supreme court establish in 2002 concerning the use of tax-supported vouchers for religious schools?	The use of vouchers was acceptable as long as parents had a choice between secular and religious schools.
Which of the following types of speech recieves the greatest level of first amendment protection	political speech that stops short of inciting violence
The exclusionary rule states that	evidence obtained illegally is anadmissible in court
The right against ______ prevents persons from being tried twice for the same crime	double jepardy
Written words that are known to be false and harmful to a persons reputation are an example of	libel
Since 1973 the right to abortion has been	upheld but narrowed in scope
What were the alien and sedition acts?	laws passed in the 1790's that made it a crime to say or publish anything that would defame the government of the US
The 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th amendments are largely about	protections for those accused of commiting a crime
Which constitutional amendment protects the individual from double jepardy?	5th
The wall of seperation between church and state is best found in what clause of the constitution?	the establishment clause
Which of the following rights had an issue that was just selectively incorporated in 2010, more than 40 years after the previously most recent (1969)?	right to bear arms
Int he 1976 decision Buckley v. Valeo the supreme court articulated the principle that	spending by or on behalf of a candidate for office is protected speech
..."even the first amendment cant protect you if you yell fire in a crowded theatre". That test is called	clear and present danger test
The 4th amendment protects against	unresonable searches and seizures
The rights to assembly and petition are guaranteed by the same amendment guaranteeing your right to	Free speech
What was the sedition act?	A series of laws passed in the 1790's that made it a crime to say or publish anthing that would deframe the govt of the US
Name one issue within the 8th amendment:	excessive bail
Why was the supreme court case NY times v. Sullivam significant?	The court ruled that a newspaper had to print false and malicious material deliberately in order to be guilty of libel
What was the result of the 2004 case that argues the phrase "under god" in the pledge of allegiance violated the first amendment?	The supreme court did not rule on the issue, dismissing the case on a technical matter
The case of Gideon v. Wainwright establsihed the right	to counsel in felony cases
When the government blocks the publication of material it does not want released, this is known as	prior restraint
Name a case in which an issue was selectively incorporated:year, specific libery, number of amendment	Near v. Minnesota, 1931, Freedom of Press, First Amendment

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