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Which illustrates the proper outline for a judge’s opinion on a case?

A
describing case facts, describing judicial opinion, analyzing law, applying precedent
B
describing judicial opinion, applying precedent, describing case facts, analyzing law
C
analyzing law, applying precedent, describing case facts, describing judicial opinion
D
applying precedent, describing case facts, analyzing law, describing judicial opinion
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When the Supreme Court rules on a case, how many opinions might be written to explain the verdict?

A
one: the majority opinion
B
two: the majority opinion and the dissent
C
nine: all justices can write an opinion, but only the majority opinion can be used in future cases
D
nine: all justices can write opinions that can be cited in future cases but only majority opinions are considered law
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In the fictional Stolen Valor Act case of US v. Fields, the prosecution argued that Fields’s lie was

A
intentional.
B
protected by free speech.
C
damaging to soldiers.
D
unintentional.
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The Stolen Valor Act dealt with lies that were told about

A
others.
B
oneself.
C
the government.
D
the court.
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Nikita is upset that Amit scored higher on the ACT than she did. She decides to start telling people that she saw Amit go back and fill in answers on the test after time was called, making him out to be a cheater. Does Amit have a legal case against Nikita?

A
Yes, because Nikita is trying to defame Amit.
B
Yes, because Amit is offended by Nikita’s comments.
C
No, because Nikita’s opinions are protected under the First Amendment.
D
No, because no one will believe Nikita’s story.
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When a judge analyzes law, what document is used to determine the law’s validity?

A
the individual state’s law
B
the US Constitution
C
the Declaration of Independence
D
the majority opinion
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Knowingly making a false statement in print about someone else is known as

A
defamation.
B
libel.
C
malice.
D
intent.
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In which case did the court rule that flag burning was not illegal under the First Amendment?

A
US v. Fields
B
New York Times v. Sullivan
C
Texas v. Johnson
D
US v. Alvarez
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Which fact is most relevant to the Supreme Court’s influence on America?

A
Justices make sound legal decisions based on facts.
B
Justices can change society through their interpretation of the law.
C
Justices hear cases from people who were most likely wrongly convicted by lower courts.
D
Justices review past cases to determine their validity.
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Which event must take place first in order for the appeals process to take place?

A
The Supreme Court rules on a case.
B
An individual is found guilty during a trial.
C
An individual appeals a sentence.
D
A case is sent to the court of appeals.
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Felix overhears Daniel telling a joke that makes fun of doctors. Felix’s mom is a doctor, and Felix is offended by the joke. Does Felix have a legal case against Daniel?

A
Yes, because making fun of a group of people is not considered free speech.
B
Yes, because Daniel is spreading libel against the medical profession.
C
No, because jokes are not restricted under the First Amendment.
D
No, because offensive speech is protected under the First Amendment.

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