Bill of Rights
Which amendment gives an individual the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
How is flag burning protected under the US Constitution
1st Amendment
What did Tinker vs Des Moines establish?
Symbolic speech being protected under the US Constitution
Name the Three Branches of Government
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
The Supreme Court banned the practice of prayer in school under which clause
The Establishment Clause
What is the definition of slander
False words about a person that damages their reputation
The Supreme Court puts this limit on Freedom of Speech
speech that creates clear and present danger
Name the two chambers of Congress
House of Representatives
The Senate
Symbolic Speech
Example of how school can limit freedom of speech
Any speech that disrupts the learning environment
Court case that decided the censoring of student speech
Tinker vs Des Moines
Name one of our two current NY Senators
Kristen Gillyebrand
Chuck Shumer
Why were The Bill of Rights created?
To protect the individual from abuses of government power
What is the legal term for hateful or offensive speech?
defamation
How was Tinker protected under The US Constitution
freedom of speech and expression
Who runs the executive branch
The President of the United States
Which amendment protects an individuals right to not incriminate themselves
5th Amendment
Which amendment protects US citizens right to protest
1st Amendment
What is the process before a case can make it to the Supreme Court
Trail - Appellate - Supreme
If there is a 50/50 tie in Congress, who gets the final / deciding vote?
The Vice President of The United States