#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects freedom of speech?
First Amendment
ExplanationProtects freedom of speech.
#2
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right to bear arms?
Second Amendment
ExplanationProtects right to bear arms.
#3
Which constitutional amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
ExplanationProtects from unreasonable searches/seizures.
#4
Which constitutional amendment protects the right to a trial by jury?
Sixth Amendment
ExplanationProtects right to trial by jury.
#5
Which constitutional amendment protects the right to religious freedom?
First Amendment
ExplanationProtects right to religious freedom.
#6
What is the significance of the Miranda v. Arizona case?
Affirmed the right to an attorney and the right to remain silent
ExplanationConfirmed rights to attorney and silence.
#7
In the context of civil liberties, what does the term 'habeas corpus' refer to?
Right to be free from unlawful detention or imprisonment
ExplanationFreedom from unlawful detention.
#8
In the context of civil liberties, what does the term 'due process' refer to?
Right to a fair trial
ExplanationRight to fair trial.
#9
Which landmark case established the right to privacy as a constitutional right?
Roe v. Wade
ExplanationEstablished right to privacy.
#10
What is the significance of the Gideon v. Wainwright case?
Affirmed the right to an attorney for criminal defendants
ExplanationConfirmed right to attorney for defendants.
#11
In the context of civil liberties, what is the 'incorporation doctrine' about?
Extending the reach of the Bill of Rights to the states
ExplanationExtends Bill of Rights to states.
#12
Which Supreme Court case legalized same-sex marriage in the United States?
Obergefell v. Hodges
ExplanationLegalized same-sex marriage.
#13
What is the 'clear and present danger' test used for in the context of free speech?
Assessing the potential harm of certain types of speech
ExplanationEvaluates potential harm of speech.
#14
What is the Lemon Test used for in the context of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
Evaluating the constitutionality of government aid to religious schools
ExplanationAssesses constitutionality of aid to religious schools.
#15
Which Supreme Court case upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
NFIB v. Sebelius
ExplanationUpheld constitutionality of Obamacare.
#16
Which Supreme Court case affirmed the right to refuse medical treatment?
Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health
ExplanationAffirmed right to refuse medical treatment.
#17
What is the 'fighting words' doctrine in the context of the First Amendment?
Identifying speech that can be restricted because it incites violence or harm
ExplanationIdentifies speech inciting violence/harm.