Accounting /Unit 3 MCQ Progress Check Part 1
Unit 3 MCQ Progress Check Part 1
This deck covers key concepts related to freedom of the press, the second amendment, constitutional protections, and landmark Supreme Court cases.
Which of the following states has the greatest protection for freedom of the press based on the information on the map?
New York (NY)
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Which of the following states has the greatest protection for freedom of the press based on the information on the map?
New York (NY)
Which of the following statements is best supported by the information on the map?
Some states prioritize freedom of the press over criminal prosecutions
Based on the map and your knowledge, which of the following is a major difference between the issues of shield laws and the issue of prior restraint?
The Supreme Court has ruled that the first amendment protects against prior restraint by the government. However, protections for journalists and thei...
Which of the following is used as evidence to support the author's argument?
Historical records show that the second amendment was supposed to protect the right of individuals to own a gun and not just for the purpose of suppor...
Which of the following best characterizes the debate regarding the second amendment according to the author of the passage?
The second amendment is viewed by some as an individual rights issue, but by others as a states' rights issue.
The author cites the case District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) in order to
Illustrate that the Supreme Court's interpretation of the second amendment has recently changed.
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Which of the following states has the greatest protection for freedom of the press based on the information on the map? | New York (NY) |
Which of the following statements is best supported by the information on the map? | Some states prioritize freedom of the press over criminal prosecutions |
Based on the map and your knowledge, which of the following is a major difference between the issues of shield laws and the issue of prior restraint? | The Supreme Court has ruled that the first amendment protects against prior restraint by the government. However, protections for journalists and their sources are not as strong as evidenced by the many states with weak or no shield laws. |
Which of the following is used as evidence to support the author's argument? | Historical records show that the second amendment was supposed to protect the right of individuals to own a gun and not just for the purpose of supporting militias. |
Which of the following best characterizes the debate regarding the second amendment according to the author of the passage? | The second amendment is viewed by some as an individual rights issue, but by others as a states' rights issue. |
The author cites the case District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) in order to | Illustrate that the Supreme Court's interpretation of the second amendment has recently changed. |
Which of the following legislative acts best relates to the passage? | The Civil Rights Act of 1964 |
The text in the passage likely inspired Congress to act based on which of the following clauses of the United States Constitution? | The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment |
Which of the following explains the most significant long-term consequence of the ideas expressed in the passage? | B. The value of 'All men are created equal' was reaffirmed both in law and in American political culture. |
The police search a suspect's smartphone without getting a warrant and found photo evidence of criminal activity. After a thorough investigation, the suspect was charged and the evidence obtained from the smartphone was used in the trial. Which of the following amendments contains the Bill of Rights protections that were most likely violated in this scenario? | B. The Fourth Amendment |
Students at a public university hold a peaceful protest to demonstrate against an increase in the cost of college tuition. Which of the following constitutional protections best applies to this scenario? | A. The First Amendment |
A person accused of a crime cannot afford an attorney, so the state provides the accused with a public defender. Which of the following amendments in the Bill of Rights best applies in this scenario? | C. The sixth amendment |
Which of the following cases arose from state law that mandates public schools to begin the school day with the reading of a non-denominational prayer by school officials? | Engel V Vitale |
In Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972), how did the SCOTUS decision address state interest in individual rights? | D. It balanced the states' interest in compulsory education with the students' free exercise rights. |
Which of the following cases addresses the issue of mandatory public school prayer? | Engel V Vitale |