Religion
Does the first amendment protect people who practice no religion?
Yes
What does freedom of speech mean?
What is...
right to express their opinions, ideas, and beliefs...
Can newspapers write negative things about the government?
What is...
Yes
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You must represent yourself in court if no attorney is available
What is...
False
What are checks and balances?
What is...
Each branch of government checks the others to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Does the US have an official religion?
What is...
No
What is symbolic speech vs pure speech?
What is...
Pure speech is spoken.
Symbolic speech is through actions and symbolism.
Does the Keller HS newspaper club have the same rights as the Star Telegram?
What is...
no.
Why is having a jury in court an important right?
What is...
Having a jury protects citizens from an unfair trial
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Bureaucrats are elected every two years
False, bureaucrats are not elected
Can judges on the supreme court be religious? Why?
What is...
Yes, but their religion cannot obviously influence their decisions
Is burning the flag for fun a protected right? Why or why not?
What is...
No, this type of speech needs to convey a message. You cannot randomly burn a flag
Can a reporter accuse someone of murder in a public news paper?
What is...
No
What documents/artifacts influenced American law?
What are...
The Ten Commandments, the Code of Hammurabi, the Magna Carta, Roman Law
How many senators do states get?
What is...
Each state is given two senators, population does not impact this number.
Is praying before eating in the school cafeteria allowed? Why?
What is...
Yes, as long as the prayer is not sponsored or led by the school, it is okay to pray alone or with your peers
What types of speech are not protected by the first amendment?
What is... obscenity, threats, inciting violence, slander...
Scenario: Freddy dreams about being a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle, he decides to create an online portfolio to gain experience. To begin his online "newspaper," he makes a Facebook page to post his articles. His post about a controversial court case is taken down for violating guidelines, Freddy believes his 1st amendment right to publish news is being restricted. Is his freedom of press being restricted?
What is...
No, Freddy agreed to Facebook's terms and conditions when he signed up. He should make a website instead!
Define plenary review
What is...
the Supreme Court's "full review" of a lower courts decision
Define natural born citizen
What is...
someone who was a U.S. citizen when they were born
What is...
Ex: Holding a mandatory school prayer before the STAAR. A college professor making students go to his church for extra credit. Baptizing students after a school sponsored sermon during a pep rally.
Which party won the McCullen v Coakley Supreme Court case?
What is... nobody, the case was sent back to Massachusetts to deal with.
Has the government ever limited the rights of the press? if so, when/how?
What is...
The NYT v. US, the Federal government tried to stop the NYT from publishing news about the Pentagon papers.
Name at least FIVE of the first ten amendments
What is...
1. Freedoms, Petitions, Assembly... 2. Bear arms... 3. Quartering of soldiers... 4. Search and seizure... 5. double jeopardy & self-incrimination... 6. fair trial... 7. jury trial... 8. excessive fines, punishment... 9. individual rights... 10. states...
How does the judicial branch check the executive and legislative branches?
What is...
Deciding if the actions of the President and Legislature are constitutional or unconstitutional.