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The case of Schenck v. United States (1919) concerned protest activities against American involvement in World War I. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., said that trying to convince draft-age men to resist induction was intended to result in a crime, and posed a “clear and present danger” of succeeding. The Supreme Court decision in the case relates to a limitation on which of the following?
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freedom of speech
freedom of speech
free exercise of religion
free exercise of religion
freedom of the press
freedom of the press
cruel and unusual punishment
cruel and unusual punishment
freedom of speech.
If someone is found innocent of a crime, and then new evidence comes to light proving her guilt, which protection applies?
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right to a jury
right to a jury
protections from double jeopardy
protections from double jeopardy
protection from self-crimination
protection from self-crimination
protection from cruel and unusual punishment
protections from double jeopardy.
The prosecution may not use statements . . . stemming from questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way, unless it demonstrates the use of procedural safeguards effective to secure the Fifth Amendment's privilege against self-incrimination.
–Justice Earl Warren
Consider this excerpt from the Supreme Court ruling in Miranda v. Arizona, issued by Justice Earl Warren. Then identify what type of right is being discussed.
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right of privacy
right of privacy
right to trial by jury
right to trial by jury
security of home and person
security of home and person
guarantee against self-incrimination
guarantee against self-incrimination
guarantee against self-incrimination.
If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary.- Federalist Paper No. 51
Which of the following supports Madison's belief that internal and external controls on government are necessary?
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A federal judge accepts money from attorneys in exchange for favorable rulings
A federal judge accepts money from attorneys in exchange for favorable rulings
Human Rights Watch collects data on the status of women's rights around the world.
Human Rights Watch collects data on the status of women's rights around the world.
An investigative journalist refuses to identify her confidential informant.
An investigative journalist refuses to identify her confidential informant.
The Black Lives Matter movement encourages protests around the country.
A federal judge accepts money from attorneys in exchange for favorable rulings.
Which of the following are common reasons why judicial interpretations of the U.S. Constitution may change over time? Select all that apply.
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legislative agendas
legislative agendas
evolving societal attitudes
evolving societal attitudes
historical events
historical events
multiple amendments
multiple amendments
ideologies of the justices
evolving societal attitudes, historical events, multiple amendments, ideologies of the justices.
How does the right to a grand jury protect the rights of the accused?
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It prevents one from self-incrimination
It prevents one from self-incrimination
It requires the appointment of a special prosecutor.
It requires the appointment of a special prosecutor.
It requires sufficient evidence before moving to trial in cases of serious crimes.
It requires sufficient evidence before moving to trial in cases of serious crimes.
It stops the government from trying a person for the same crime twice