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Does the First Amendment give citizens the right to criticize the government. T or F |
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“Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it; no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it.”
—Judge Learned Hand
Does Judge Learned Hand express his belief that citizen participation is crucial for a thriving society and effective government.
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“To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary and spontaneous instead of a compulsory routine is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.”
—Justice Robert Jackson, 1943
Does Justice Robert Jackson stated that the freedom not to salute the flag is as important as the freedom to do so.
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“It is one thing to say that the police cannot be used as an instrument for the suppression of unpopular views, and another to say that, when as here the speaker passes the bounds of argument and undertakes incitement to riot, they are powerless to prevent a breach of peace.”
—Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson, 1951
Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson’s writings in Feiner v. New York conclude that freedom of speech must be protected at all costs, including a breach of the peace.
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Did the Supreme Court rule that “One Nation Under God” needs to be removed from our Pledge.
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All forms of speech are protected by the freedom of speech.
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The government can limit the types of weapons that people have.
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A Grand Jury must indict you before you have a trial. |
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The government has to pay you money if they take your property due to the 4th amendment.
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A person on trial may ask for this when a he/she cannot receive an impartial trial in the original location. |
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Besides being proposed by a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress, how else can an amendment be proposed? |
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a national constitutional convention |
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False and damaging speech |
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Everyday moments of silence violate the establishment clause in schools.
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“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 H. Black, 1962
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Engel v. Vitale declared the prayer composed by the New York Board of Regents unconstitutional. What other practice might be unconstitutional based on the majority’s argument, as stated by Justice Hugo H. Black?
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Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance |
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Is paddling in schools is considered "Cruel and Unusual" Punishment?
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Are strip Searches in schools are Constitutional (legal)
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Schools can be held liable (responsible) for failing to educate a student and students can sue school for not being able to read or write.
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“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 H. Black, 1962
Which amendment did the Supreme Court use to make its decision in Engel v. Vitale, as expressed by Justice Hugo H. Black?
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Amendment that states no cruel or unusual punishment |
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Amendment that states you have the right to remain silent when arrested |
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Amendment that states soldiers cannot be quartered in your home during peace time |
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Amendment that states you have rights that are not specifically listed in the Constitution |
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Amendment that states you have the right to bear arms (guns) |
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Amendment that states you have the right to protest the government |
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Amendment that states you have the right to confront a witness in court |
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Amendment that states you have the right to compensation for your land if the government takes it |
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Amendment that states a grand jury must indite you of a crime |
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Amendment that states you have the right to a trial by a jury of your peers |
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Amendment that states you have the right to petition the government |
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Amendment that states the President and Vice President must run on the same ticket and electors cast separate votes for each |
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Amendment that states you have the right to an attorney if you cannot afford one |
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Amendment that states bail cannot be excessive |
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Amendment that states you have the right to freedom of press |
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Amendment that states that if you sue someone in another state, the case is heard in the state court |
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Amendment that states you cannot be tried twice or the same crime if acquitted by a jury |
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Amendment that states you have the right to defend yourself at trial |
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Amendment that states states can determine their ouw driving laws |
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Amendment that states police can obtain and issue a search warrant |
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ment that states police need a search warrant to enter your house |
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Amendment that states you have the right to due process |
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Amendment that states you have the right to free speech |
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Amendment that states the police cannot search your property without a search warrant |
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Amendment that states you have the right to a jury trial in civil cases |
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Amendment that states powers not given to the Federal government are reserved for state governments |
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