12 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights in the United States Constitution?
To protect individual civil liberties from the federal government
Which clause in the First Amendment prohibits Congress from opening a national church?
Establishment Clause
What was the result of the Engel v Vitale case?
The Supreme Court ruled that prayer in schools was unconstitutional
What is the main limit on free speech according to the Clear and Present Danger rule?
Speech that incites unlawful actions
What is the significance of the Tinker v Des Moines case?
It protected symbolic speech as a form of free speech
Why is freedom of the press important in the United States?
It keeps the government in check
What is the term for when the government tries to restrain a story from being published?
Prior restraint
What was the significance of the New York Times v. U.S. case?
It protected the freedom of the press
What is the term for the process of applying the Bill of Rights to the states?
Selective incorporation
What is the purpose of the Exclusionary Rule?
To protect the rights of the accused
What is the main concern of those who argue against gun restrictions?
Freedom
What is the main purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment?
To ensure equal protection under the law
Test your knowledge of the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights, including the protection of civil liberties and freedoms from the federal government. Learn about the significance of the First Amendment and its role in ensuring religious freedom. Explore the historical context of the Bill of Rights and its impact on American democracy.
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