Bill of Rights
What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect individual liberties and limit government power
What was the outcome of Gideon v. Wainwright?
The Supreme Court ruled that states are required to provide counsel to defendants who cannot afford an attorney.
Who was Fraser in Bethel V. Fraser?
Matthew Fraser gave a suggestive/lewd speech to his school and was suspended for 3 days!
What is the main role of the judicial branch in the U.S. government?
To interpret and apply the law.
What sport does Ms. Strojan Coach?
SWIMMING! :)
Which amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
The 2nd Amendment
What is the Miranda warning, and why is it important?
It informs suspects of their rights, including the right to remain silent and to an attorney, protecting against self-incrimination.
What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Bethel v. Fraser?
The Court ruled that schools could limit student speech that is considered lewd or inappropriate.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
Nine Justices
Who was the 44th President of the US?
What does the Fourth Amendment protect against?
Unreasonable search and seizure
What did the Mapp v. Ohio decision establish regarding evidence?
It established the exclusionary rule, stating that illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court.
How does the TikTok ban relate to the First Amendment?
It raises questions about government regulation of speech and expression on social media platforms.
What is Judicial Review?
The power of courts to assess whether a law is in compliance with the Constitution.
This is the most widely consumed fruit in the world, often mistaken for a vegetable.
A tomato
Which amendment prohibits self-incrimination?
The 5th Amendment
How did Miranda v. Arizona impact law enforcement procedures?
It requires police to inform suspects of their rights before interrogation.
What is one argument in favor of the TikTok ban regarding national security?
Concerns that the app could be used to collect data on U.S. citizens by foreign governments.
Name one check that the legislative branch has over the judicial branch
The Senate confirms federal judges nominated by the President
This bird was famously pardoned by the President of the United States in a quirky Thanksgiving tradition.
What is a Turkey!
What is the significance of the Ninth Amendment?
It states that the enumeration of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Discuss the purpose of the rights of the accused in the American legal system. (LIST AT LEAST TWO PROTECTIONS)
These rights ensure fair trials, protect against wrongful conviction, and uphold the principle of justice in a democratic society.
What precedent does Bethel v. Fraser set for student speech in schools?
It establishes that schools can regulate speech that is inconsistent with their educational mission.
Associate Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., Associate Justices Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and Elena Kagan.
Associate Justices Amy Coney Barrett, Neil M. Gorsuch, Brett M. Kavanaugh and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
What were the two original political parties in the US?