WGU C963 AMERICAN POLITICS AND
THE US CONSTITUTION EXAM
Which of these do the Sixth Amendment establish as your rights? Select the two
correct answers.
-To be informed of accusations against you
-To have witnesses testify on your behalf
-To be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures
-To remain silent when questioned by law enforcement - ANSWERS-To be
informed of accusations against you and To have witnesses testify on your behalf
The Supreme Court has held that the death penalty is allowable under the
Constitution under certain circumstances. From the choices below, what are
those circumstances? Select the three correct answers.
-The death penalty is a punishment proportionate to the crime.
-The death penalty is not administered in a way that involves unnecessary or
prolonged suffering.
-The death penalty is uniformly applied to similar cases.
-The use of mandatory death sentences for certain crimes violates the Eighth
Amendment. - ANSWERS--The death penalty is a punishment proportionate to the
crime.
-The death penalty is not administered in a way that involves unnecessary or
prolonged suffering.
-The use of mandatory death sentences for certain crimes violates the Eighth
Amendment.
,For your personal protection, you carry a stun gun. For what reasons would this
be allowable under the Second Amendment? Select the two correct answers.
-A stun gun is easy to conceal.
-The stun gun allows you to fulfill your state's militia requirements.
-A stun gun is a bearable arm.
-You carry the stun gun for personal protection. - ANSWERS-A stun gun is a
bearable arm and You carry the stun gun for personal protection.
Which of these statements are accurate with respect to the quartering of troops
in private residences by the U.S. government? Select the two correct answers.
-Mandatory when so directed by the president, acting as Commander-in-chief
-Acceptable during times of war, provided it is allowed by law
-Prohibited outright
-Allowed during peacetime, with the consent of the owner - ANSWERS-Acceptable
during times of war, provided it is allowed by law and Allowed during peacetime,
with the consent of the owner
Under the rules of common law, how are decisions made in court? Select the two
correct answers.
-A judge is responsible for interpreting and applying the law.
-A trial court judge is required to accept a jury's decision in all cases.
-An appellate court can reconsider the determination of fact made by the jury.
,-A jury is responsible for determining matters of fact. - ANSWERS-A judge is
responsible for interpreting and applying the law and A jury is responsible for
determining matters of fact.
According to the Supreme Court, when is it legal to take private property for
public use? Select all that apply.
-For the creation of jobs
-For the building of roads
-For the enhancement of government revenues (for example, taxes).
-For the creation of public parks - ANSWERS-all 4
The Supreme Court decision in which of the following cases ruled that states may
not interfere with gun ownership relative to self-defense?
-McDonald v. City of Chicago
-Miller v. California
-Tinker v. Des moines
-Marbury v. Madison - ANSWERS-McDonald vs. City of Chicago
Three steps of Lemon Test? - ANSWERS-1. The action or law must not lead to
excessive government entanglement with religion; in other words, policing the
boundary between government and religion should be relatively straightforward
and not require extensive effort by the government.
2. The action or law can neither inhibit nor advance religious practice; it should be
neutral in its effects on religion.
, 3. The action or law must have some secular purpose; there must be some
nonreligious justification for the law.
What is a main element of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
Select the one correct answer.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that the national
government is not permitted to provide support to any church school.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that atheism is not
protected by the First Amendment.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that states can provide
financial support to selected churches.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that it is not possible to
have prayers of any type at government functions. - ANSWERS-The Establishment
Clause of the First Amendment stated that the national government is not
permitted to provide support to any church school.
Which of these cases supported the free exercise of religion? Select the one
correct answer.
-Lemon v. Kurtzman
-Minersville School District v. Gobitis
-Oregon HR v. Smith
-Burwell v. Hobby Lobby - ANSWERS-Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
Why are school vouchers acceptable under the Lemon Test even if they are used
for attendance at religious schools?
THE US CONSTITUTION EXAM
Which of these do the Sixth Amendment establish as your rights? Select the two
correct answers.
-To be informed of accusations against you
-To have witnesses testify on your behalf
-To be protected from unreasonable searches and seizures
-To remain silent when questioned by law enforcement - ANSWERS-To be
informed of accusations against you and To have witnesses testify on your behalf
The Supreme Court has held that the death penalty is allowable under the
Constitution under certain circumstances. From the choices below, what are
those circumstances? Select the three correct answers.
-The death penalty is a punishment proportionate to the crime.
-The death penalty is not administered in a way that involves unnecessary or
prolonged suffering.
-The death penalty is uniformly applied to similar cases.
-The use of mandatory death sentences for certain crimes violates the Eighth
Amendment. - ANSWERS--The death penalty is a punishment proportionate to the
crime.
-The death penalty is not administered in a way that involves unnecessary or
prolonged suffering.
-The use of mandatory death sentences for certain crimes violates the Eighth
Amendment.
,For your personal protection, you carry a stun gun. For what reasons would this
be allowable under the Second Amendment? Select the two correct answers.
-A stun gun is easy to conceal.
-The stun gun allows you to fulfill your state's militia requirements.
-A stun gun is a bearable arm.
-You carry the stun gun for personal protection. - ANSWERS-A stun gun is a
bearable arm and You carry the stun gun for personal protection.
Which of these statements are accurate with respect to the quartering of troops
in private residences by the U.S. government? Select the two correct answers.
-Mandatory when so directed by the president, acting as Commander-in-chief
-Acceptable during times of war, provided it is allowed by law
-Prohibited outright
-Allowed during peacetime, with the consent of the owner - ANSWERS-Acceptable
during times of war, provided it is allowed by law and Allowed during peacetime,
with the consent of the owner
Under the rules of common law, how are decisions made in court? Select the two
correct answers.
-A judge is responsible for interpreting and applying the law.
-A trial court judge is required to accept a jury's decision in all cases.
-An appellate court can reconsider the determination of fact made by the jury.
,-A jury is responsible for determining matters of fact. - ANSWERS-A judge is
responsible for interpreting and applying the law and A jury is responsible for
determining matters of fact.
According to the Supreme Court, when is it legal to take private property for
public use? Select all that apply.
-For the creation of jobs
-For the building of roads
-For the enhancement of government revenues (for example, taxes).
-For the creation of public parks - ANSWERS-all 4
The Supreme Court decision in which of the following cases ruled that states may
not interfere with gun ownership relative to self-defense?
-McDonald v. City of Chicago
-Miller v. California
-Tinker v. Des moines
-Marbury v. Madison - ANSWERS-McDonald vs. City of Chicago
Three steps of Lemon Test? - ANSWERS-1. The action or law must not lead to
excessive government entanglement with religion; in other words, policing the
boundary between government and religion should be relatively straightforward
and not require extensive effort by the government.
2. The action or law can neither inhibit nor advance religious practice; it should be
neutral in its effects on religion.
, 3. The action or law must have some secular purpose; there must be some
nonreligious justification for the law.
What is a main element of the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment?
Select the one correct answer.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that the national
government is not permitted to provide support to any church school.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that atheism is not
protected by the First Amendment.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that states can provide
financial support to selected churches.
-The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment stated that it is not possible to
have prayers of any type at government functions. - ANSWERS-The Establishment
Clause of the First Amendment stated that the national government is not
permitted to provide support to any church school.
Which of these cases supported the free exercise of religion? Select the one
correct answer.
-Lemon v. Kurtzman
-Minersville School District v. Gobitis
-Oregon HR v. Smith
-Burwell v. Hobby Lobby - ANSWERS-Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
Why are school vouchers acceptable under the Lemon Test even if they are used
for attendance at religious schools?
