Other Amendmetns
What did poll taxes limit?
people's right to vote
Which Supreme court decision resulted in desegregation of schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
What are the 5 freedoms guaranteed in the 1st amendment? (Think RAPPS)
Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition, Speech
Which type of law is represented in the list below?
Absence without leave, desertion, mutiny
Military
State legislatures must ratify a constitutional amendment. What is the magic number of ratification?
3/4
Which amendment states that citizens should be treated fairly and equally regardless of race or gender.
14th
Freedom of Expression in schools was granted by the Supreme Court case in what decision?
Tinker v. Des Moines
Based on the 4th amendment, what does a police officer need in order to search someone's home?
Search Warrant
Connie Hargrave's gets into a car accident with Andy Colins. Connie sues Andy for repairs to her car. Which type of case does this involve?
Civil
In order to propose an amendment to the Constitution there must be ______ vote of Congress.
2/3
The 19th amendment extended suffrage to which group of people?
Women
Which Supreme Court decision determined a lawyer must be appointed even if you could not afford one?
Gideon v. Wainwright
A suspect is secretly put on trial by police at an undisclosed location. This is a violation of the suspects right to?
In which type of law is the defendant innocent until proven guilty?
Criminal
While running a red light, Mandy hits Dan's car. Dan is suing Mandy for $2,000 to cover the repairs. Which court would hear this case?
County Court
What Amendments expanded the rights of minority groups in the political process? (think voting)
15, 19, 24, 26
What Supreme court decision resulted in police being required to read a suspect their rights when they are arrested?
Miranda v. Arizona
What are two ways that the 1st amendment rights can be limited?
Possible answers:
Slander and Libel
Threats
Jim is suing the contracting company that he hired to repair his kitchen because the company did not finish the work that they were paid to do. Which type of law does this involve?
Civil
Which type of court would review the decisions of the lower courts?
Appellate Court/ Court of Appeals
What was a lasting impact of the 14th amendment? (Think Brown v. Board of Education)
States could not pass laws that denied equal protection.
Which court ruling stated that even the President was not above the law?
United States v. Nixon
Publishing an article that criticizes the President is an example of which 1st amendment freedom?
Press
Cathy and Tim live on a navy base. Cathy is accusing Tim of theft. Which type of court would handle this dispute?
Military
What are two major differences between trial and appeals courts?
Possible Answers:
Appeals courts have multiple judges and determine legal errors in a trial case.
Trial courts have 1 judge, a jury, lawyers, and evidence.