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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.
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2 .
The Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to pray in public schools under any circumstance.
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3 .
The Supreme Court has been cautious about the right of people to practice their religious beliefs.
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4 .
The biggest conflict between press and government has been about the connection between free press and the need for public order.
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5 .
The Supreme Court has ruled that obscenity is a protected form of expression included in the First Amendment.
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6 .
Private individuals have a lower standard to meet for winning lawsuits for libel than public figures.
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7 .
One of the most regulated areas of speech is what can be broadcast on the public airwaves.
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8 .
Freedom of assembly only concerns the literal right of people to gather in one place.
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9 .
Most of the words contained in the Bill of Rights pertain to the rights of persons accused of crime.
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10 .
Most police searches in the United States take place without warrants.
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11 .
The Fifth Amendment prohibits both coerced confessions and coerced crimes.
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12 .
The Constitution sets jury size at twelve.
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13 .
In 2002, the Court prohibited executing mentally retarded persons.
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14 .
Nowhere does the Bill of Rights say that Americans have a right to privacy.
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15 .
In general, civil liberties limit the scope of government.
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