U.S. Government & Politics Exam #15 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS RATED A+
Censorship of information before it is published is called - prior restraint.
What is the purpose of sequestering a jury? - to protect the defendant's right to a fair trial
The government may limit the freedom of assembly by - granting permits under the same rules
for all groups.
A judge's gag order places a limit on freedom of - the press.
People who collect signatures for ballot initiatives are exercising their freedom of - petition.
The first 16 words of the First Amendment reflect the deep concern of the Founders about
freedom of - religion.
The establishment clause of the First Amendment forbids the establishment of - laws favoring
one religion over another.
According to "The Lemon Test," in cases involving the establishment clause, the law or
government action must - have a secular purpose.
Which of the following violates the establishment clause, according to the Supreme Court? -
public-school sponsored prayer
In Abington v. Schempp, why did the Supreme Court ban school-sponsored Bible reading and
recitation of the Lord's Prayer? - because government-paid teachers conducted them
The free exercise clause of the First Amendment protects the right of individuals to - worship as
they choose.
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that New Jersey was allowed to pay for busing
students to religious private schools? - Everson v. Board of Education
In McCreary Co. v. ACLU, the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to display - a copy
of the Ten Commandments by itself at a courthouse.
Something that is not associated with any faith-based organization is - secular.
Which clause of the Constitution forbids the government to proclaim Christianity as the national
religion? - the establishment clause
ANSWERS RATED A+
Censorship of information before it is published is called - prior restraint.
What is the purpose of sequestering a jury? - to protect the defendant's right to a fair trial
The government may limit the freedom of assembly by - granting permits under the same rules
for all groups.
A judge's gag order places a limit on freedom of - the press.
People who collect signatures for ballot initiatives are exercising their freedom of - petition.
The first 16 words of the First Amendment reflect the deep concern of the Founders about
freedom of - religion.
The establishment clause of the First Amendment forbids the establishment of - laws favoring
one religion over another.
According to "The Lemon Test," in cases involving the establishment clause, the law or
government action must - have a secular purpose.
Which of the following violates the establishment clause, according to the Supreme Court? -
public-school sponsored prayer
In Abington v. Schempp, why did the Supreme Court ban school-sponsored Bible reading and
recitation of the Lord's Prayer? - because government-paid teachers conducted them
The free exercise clause of the First Amendment protects the right of individuals to - worship as
they choose.
In which case did the Supreme Court rule that New Jersey was allowed to pay for busing
students to religious private schools? - Everson v. Board of Education
In McCreary Co. v. ACLU, the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to display - a copy
of the Ten Commandments by itself at a courthouse.
Something that is not associated with any faith-based organization is - secular.
Which clause of the Constitution forbids the government to proclaim Christianity as the national
religion? - the establishment clause
