The Warren Court Answers

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Which is the correct definition of judicial activism?

A
upholding decisions made by previous courts
B
following the exact wording of the US Constitution
C
taking a new approach to a decision rather than following legal precedent
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Which is the correct definition of legal precedent?

A
an unconstitutional law
B
an earlier court decision
C
agreement among all justices
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Which court case is this from?

A
Miranda v. Arizona
B
Tinker v. Des Moines School District
C
Engel v. Vitale
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What did the Warren Court rule in Engel v. Vitale?

A
All public prayer is unconstitutional.
B
The First Amendment does not protect students.
C
Religious activities in public schools are unconstitutional.
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The Griswold v. Connecticut case involved using, selling, or providing information about birth control. It was about

A
the right to a lawyer.
B
protection from illegal search and seizure.
C
the right to privacy.
D
protection from unfair trial.
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Which statements describe the results of Miranda v. Arizona? Check all that apply.

A
Citizens are now protected from unlawful search and seizure because of this case.
B
Confessions given before citizens are read their rights may not be used in court.
C
Citizens must be told their rights immediately once in custody.
D
Attorneys will be provided only for defendants who commit specific crimes.
E
Confessions can be used as the only form of evidence in a trial.
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In this scenario, what did the officials involved do incorrectly?

A
They did not inform the defendants of their rights before questioning them.
B
They allowed the defendants to contact others involved before questioning them.
C
They illegally arrested the defendants before questioning them.
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According to this opinion, what does the Supreme Court believe?

A
A minor’s age does not need to be taken into account when determining if he is in police custody.
B
A minor’s age must be taken into account when determining if he is in police custody.
C
All accused must be treated equally.
D
J.D.B. was innocent of the crimes to which he confessed.
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How does this case relate to the Miranda ruling?

A
It does not relate to the Miranda ruling.
B
Miranda Rights apply to everyone questioned by police.
C
Miranda Rights only apply to those who are in police custody.
D
J.D.B. was related to Miranda by blood.
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Why might the Griswold decision be characterized as judicial activism?

A
The right to a lawyer is discussed in the Constitution.
B
The right to privacy is not mentioned in the Constitution.
C
Protection from search and seizure is discussed in the Constitution.
D
Protection from unfair trial is not mentioned in the Constitution.

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