Cards in this guide (24)
Which of the protections available to criminal offenders through the bill of rights do not currently apply to states
The protections available to criminal offenders through the Bill
of Rights that do not currently apply to states are known as
unincorporated rights. These rights include the right to indictment
by a grand jury and the right to be protected from excessive bail
or fines.
What amendment contains the Establishment Clause
The first amendment contains the establishment clause
Is the freedom of religion guaranteed by the bill of rights
Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the first amendment of the
Bill of Rights.
What did the supreme courts decision in the case of marbury v madison do for the supreme courts
it gave the supreme court powers not specifically given by the
constitution
Which action can Congress not perform according to the Constitution
overturning a state law because representatives feel it violates
the constitution
Which statement most accurately describes the roles of Congress and the Supreme Court in shaping federal laws
The president sets a policy for enforcing the law, but the Supreme Court can void the policy if it violates the Constitution. -Apex
Which of these actions would be protected by the First Amendment
a newspaper publishes an article criticizing the president
citizens protest in a public space outside the governor's
mansion
What belief is built on the First Amendment's guarantees that the government will not choose an official religion or prevent citizens from practicing any religion they choose
the separation of church and state
Which situation would be considered an example of the freedom of association
a group forms on a college campus to support a particular political candidate
followers of a little-known religion from a group and hold weekly meetings
Which Bill of Rights protection has not been incorporated into the Fourteenth Amendment so that it applies to the states
protection against excessive bail was the right answer to mine
Which instance of political expression would be considered speech plus
a demonstrator chanting anticorporate slogans outside a
company's headquarters
What was the effect of the Supreme Court decision described in this headline
police were required to inform suspects of their right to remain
silent and have a lawyer present during questioning
the decision established the clear and present danger test
judging free speech
Why is gerrymandering a problem for the House of Representatives but not the senate
Senators are elected in statewide elections rather than in
specific districts.
The right to due process means that the government
Has to follow the law in its treatment of citizens. -Apex
Which option best completes the diagram
We can't give you a answer because we don't know the options nor
the diagram.
Which congressional leadership position does the person described in this passage most likely hold
The answer is Speaker of the House
Supreme Court justices who support judicial activism and those who support judicial restraint most disagree on the answer to which question
How broadly should justices interpret the constitution? -APEX ;)
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All parts of the federal bureaucracy share which characteristic
They operate within the executive branch to help carry out federal policies.
Ask us statement best summarizes the inaccuracy contained in this description of the Supreme Court's decision-making process
the supreme court does not hear public arguments before deciding which cases to review
What part of the Bill of Rights is the basis for this decision
c The Sixth Amendment's declaration that people accused of a crime have the right to know who their accusers are.
In Katz v. US the Supreme Court ruled that tapping a public phone without a warrant violated the
implied right to privacy. APEX
What numbered pair of phrases best completes the table as it relates to the U.S. federal bureaucracy
(1)Creates a clear chain of command;(2) Limits independence of lower-level workers.
Which action did Marbury v. Madison ruling make possible
the supreme court strikes down a racial discrimination law for violating the constitution
What process do the event in the timeline reflect
Increases in campaign finance regulation followed by a loosening of restrictions