The Courts and the Governmental Process: Beyond the First Amendment

27 November 2023
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To become a citizen of the United States, a person must
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have been born or naturalized in the United States.
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After Frank Palko was sentenced to death by the state of Connecticut, the Supreme Court ruled that
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his conviction and execution should be upheld.
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Protections are guaranteed by the Fourth Amendment to ensure that
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the police do not become powerful at the expense of citizens' rights.
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The Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright (1963) that Gideon had been denied his rights because he had
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represented himself in court.
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All persons have the right to be represented by counsel, also known as
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a lawyer.
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In a trial, who hears evidence and offers a verdict?
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juries
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The Fifth Amendment protects the individual's right
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to avoid self-incrimination.
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In Brown v. Board of Education, who instigated the lawsuit?
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The parents
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Which of these statements best summarizes Black's argument?
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All people need an attorney's help in court.
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What percentage of the population are eligible voters and over the age of 24?
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two-thirds
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Which of the following forced state governments remove voting restrictions and allow African-Americans to participate in the voting process?
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Civil Rights Act
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Jane Roe sued the state of Texas because she wanted
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to have a law declared unconstitutional.
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For most of the 1900s, the legal voting age was
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21
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How did Regents v. Bakke change affirmative action policies?
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It struck down the use of strict racial quotas.
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Which term is defined as "a legal doctrine that permitted racial segregation in public facilities?"
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separate but equal