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American Politics and U.S. Constitution - C963 - Unit 5 questions and answers graded A+ 2024/2025
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American Politics and U.S.Constitution - C963 - Unit 5
1. according to the supreme court, when is it legal to take private property for public
use? - ANS-for the creation of public parks; for the creation of jobs; for the
enhancement of government revenues (taxes); for the building of roads
2. according to the supreme court's ruling in brandenberg vs ohio, political speech can
be restricted only if it does which of the following? - ANS-creates a danger of
imminent lawless action
3. discrimination is: - ANS-the differential treatment of groups based on characteristics
they possess; generally allowed by the courts so long as it is rational
4. for your personal protection, you carry a stun gun. for what reasons would this be
allowed under the second amendment? - ANS-you carry the stun gun for personal
protection; a stun gun is a bearable arm
5. how did the ratification of the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments help
expand individual rights? - ANS-the fourteenth amendment granted citizenship and
equal protection to former slaves and those naturalized in the U.S.; the fifteenth
amendment expanded voting rights to men of color; the thirteenth amendment
outlawed the practice of slavery, allowing individuals to escape involuntary servitude
6. how did the ruling in roe vs wade serve to expand the individual rights of women? -
ANS-this ruling found that women had a constitutional right to terminate pregnancies
through abortion; this ruling found that a women has an unrestricted right to terminate
pregnancy through an abortion only in her first trimester
7. how did the supreme court case obergefell vs hodges (2015) expand the rights of
same sex couples? - ANS-the court rules that same-sex couples had a rights to be
issued marriage licenses in states that issued them to other types of couples; the
court's ruling effectively overturned the use of the defense of marriage act (DOMA)
by the individual states; the court ruled that due to the fourteenth amendment's equal
protection clause, states had tp recognize the same-sex marriages of other states
8. how does a civil liberty differ from a civil right? - ANS-liberty means being left alone,
while a right requires some type of action; a liberty is a proscription, while a right is a
prescription; liberties are associated with the private sphere, while rights are
associated with the public sphere
9. how does the age discrimination in employment act (ADEA) differ from the age
discrimination act of 1975? - ANS-the ADEA prohibits against discrimination in
employment, while the age discrimination act protects against age discrimination in
programs receiving federal funding
10. how does the court determine if a discriminatory practice is allowed to continue? -
ANS-the court uses intermediate scrutiny; the court uses the rational basis test
11. if you are accused of a crime, which of these rights are yours under the constitution?
- ANS-a public trial; an indictment by grand jury; compelling witnesses to testify on
your behalf
, 12. in the miller vs california cas, the supreme court established the "miller test" for which
of the following purposes? - ANS-to help determine whether something is obscene
13. in which amendment does the requirement for states to respect the "privileges or
immunities" of your U.S. citizenship appear? - ANS-fourteenth amendment
14. in which case did the supreme court rule that congress could regulate firearms that
are not regularly used by the military because of an interpretation of the second
amendment clause regarding a "well-regulated militia"? - ANS-unites states vs miller
15. in which case did the supreme court rule that evidence obtained without a warrant
and that does not fall under any exclusionary rule is inadmissible in court? -
ANS-mapp vs ohio
16. in which types of cases would the supreme court use the rational basis test? -
ANS-cases involving discrimination that do not involve protected classes
17. the civil rights act of 1964 prohibits discrimination...: - ANS-based on religion: in
public accommodations; based on sex; in education
18. the civil war amendments (thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen) were not enough to prevent
discrimination against people of color, particularly in the south. as a result, what other
pieces of legislation were passed by the federal government to prevent
discrimination? - ANS-the civil rights act of 1964; the voting rights act of 1965
19. the eighth amendments provisions for bail imply several protections. from the list of
options below, which are valid implications? - ANS-you are innocent until proven
guilty; your freedom is important for preparing your defense
20. the establishment clause creates what kind of limitations? - ANS-the national
government cannot provide support for an church or religious tradition
21. the fair housing act prohibits discrimination based on: - ANS-religion; national origin;
race
22. the general characteristics of a civil rights movement include: - ANS-grassroots
movements which organize to protest the presence of discrimination; recognize by
the affected group that they are being discriminated against; the use of court cases to
advance the groups cause for equal treatment
23. the relationship between a married couple is considered to be: - ANS-a civil liberty;
part of the private sphere
24. the strict scrutiny test is linked to which amendment to the constitution? - ANS-the
fourteenth amendment
25. the supreme court decision in which of the following cases rules that states may not
interfere with gun ownership relative to self-defense? - ANS-McDonald vs City of
Chicago
26. the supreme court has held that the death penalty is allowable under the constitution
under certain circumstances. from the choices, what are those circumstances? -
ANS-the use of mandatory death sentences for certain crimes violates the eighth
amendment; the death penalty is not administered in a way that involves
unnecessary or prolonged suffering; the death penalty is a punishment proportionate
to the crime
27. the twenty-sixth amendment extends voting rights to: - ANS-persons 18 years or
older
28. under the fourth amendment, the police can stop you and pat you down without first
getting a warrant if certain circumstances occur. which statements would justify this
action by the police? - ANS-the police suspect you are carrying a concealed weapon;
the police reasonably believe you are involved in criminal activity
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