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Civil Liberties and Public Policy
True/False Quiz

1 .       A literal reading of the First Amendment suggests that it would not prohibit a state government from passing a law prohibiting the free exercise of religion, free speech, or freedom of the press. [Hint]

 
 


2 .       The Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to pray in public schools under any circumstance. [Hint]

 
 


3 .       The Supreme Court has been cautious about the right of people to practice their religious beliefs. [Hint]

 
 


4 .       The biggest conflict between press and government has been about the connection between free press and the need for public order. [Hint]

 
 


5 .       The Supreme Court has ruled that obscenity is a protected form of expression included in the First Amendment. [Hint]

 
 


6 .       Private individuals have a lower standard to meet for winning lawsuits for libel than public figures. [Hint]

 
 


7 .       One of the most regulated areas of speech is what can be broadcast on the public airwaves. [Hint]

 
 


8 .       Freedom of assembly only concerns the literal right of people to gather in one place. [Hint]

 
 


9 .       Most of the words contained in the Bill of Rights pertain to the rights of persons accused of crime. [Hint]

 
 


10 .       Most police searches in the United States take place without warrants. [Hint]

 
 


11 .       The Fifth Amendment prohibits both coerced confessions and coerced crimes. [Hint]

 
 


12 .       The Constitution sets jury size at twelve. [Hint]

 
 


13 .       In 2002, the Court prohibited executing mentally retarded persons. [Hint]

 
 


14 .       Nowhere does the Bill of Rights say that Americans have a right to privacy. [Hint]

 
 


15 .       In general, civil liberties limit the scope of government. [Hint]

 
 






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