Exam 2 Flashcards
True or false the first amendment provides an absolute protection of the right to speak freely
False
The first amendment applies to all the following, except
Private businesses
The most recent amendment to the US Constitution was passed in 1992 was originally written by James Monroe
False
What are the five freedoms protected under the first amendment?
Religion, speech press, assembly, and petition
Under the first amendment, the United States cannot establish
A national religion
Speaking, generally what happens to the religious beliefs of people when they become more educated
They typically become less religious
According to Professor Rankin, the first amendment does not apply to hate groups like the KKK
False
If you choose to create a post and support of a heat organization on a platform such as Facebook, is your speech protected on Facebook platinum form under the first amendment why or why not
No, because the first amendment does not apply to private businesses, including Facebook
In the lecture, the first amendment was described as a second version of the American document
Preamble
What is the fastest grown religion in the United States, as mentioned, during lecture
Un affiliated
Based on the lecture mental harm is significantly more difficult to prove in physical harm
True
According to Professor Rankin, everyone in the US has been involved in centered around, which idea
Religion
Where is the word? God mentioned in the US Constitution
Nowhere
True or false under the first amendment, Americans have the right to protest and speak freely up until the point that they cause harm to another person
True
80% of Americans agree with most gun laws
True
The debate over the second amendment has been about
Whether it applies to private citizens are only the militia 
Who is considered the modern day militia
The United States, National Guard
The selective service includes both men and women
False
Why were the anti-federalist concerned about the second amendment?
They are giving it would take away the power of the states to be able to defend themselves against tyranny federal government
The second amendment applies to the states, and no longer adjust the federal government after which amendment was passed
14th amendment
A warrant is required before police can search a person or their property in which of the following cases
The police have a suspicion that a person is doing something illegal in the house, but they do not have any proof
The weapons used in the militia today are the same ones and average America owns as their household weapon
False
What does the third amendment genuinely say?
The government cannot place military militia in your home for any reason
How was the fourth of amendment understood today
It establishes limitations of the federal government, drawing surges and seizures of a person or the Property
Which amendment does Professor Rankin consider the least controversial amendment?
Third amendment
Professor Rankin mentioned the fourth amendment is likely the most relevant amendment because of technological advances, especially with our phone usage
True
What is the exclusionary rule?
If the police obtain evidence in an illegal search, then that evidence cannot be used in court
Probable cause applies in all the following incenses except
A police officer does not have a warrant and a person refuses to let the officer enter their home
People act differently when they know someone else is watching them
True
Capital crime is only kind of crime where the death penalty applies
True
The sixth amendment includes the right to which of the following
A speedy and public trial
What is double jeopardy?
You cannot be tried twice for the same crime
The court of public opinions has the same consequences as the legal courts
False
When people say I plead the fifth what are they referring to?
The protection in the fifth amendment that says you cannot be compelled to testify against yourself in a criminal case
Miranda, v Arizona requires the police to
Read your rights before arresting you
What causes eminent domain under and what does it require?
The takings clause, and it requires the government to establish a public use, and provide just compensation in order to take a persons property
An indictment does not mean that a person is guilty of committing a crime
True
What did prosecutors and defenders do to avoid the overwhelming time and expensive needed to carry out jury trials
They plea bargained to avoid trial
In the lecture, how did Professor Rankin describe Charles during the early days in our country?
Shouting matches
What does the compulsory process clause of the sixth amendment say?
Defendants have the right to subpoena witnesses, which will force them to testify at trial
According to Professor rank in the United States of America is the second most incarcerated country in the world
False
What was established in the Supreme Court case of Gideon v Wainwright
If a person cannot afford a lawyer, they are entitled to a government funded lawyer appointed to them by the court
What does the jury have the power to do regardless of how strong the persecutions cases is
Acquit
The confrontation clause of the sixth amendment requires witnesses to testify in court for their statement to be used
True
