The Warren Court

Question 1

Which is the correct definition of judicial activism?

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taking a new approach to a decision rather than following legal precedent

Question 2

Which is the correct definition of legal precedent?

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an earlier court decision

Question 3

Read this excerpt. Tinker v. Des Moines dealt with which freedoms?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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freedom of speech; freedom to express oneself

Question 4

In the Tinker case, students were protesting school policies✔ the Vietnam Warthe First Amendment.

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✔ the Vietnam War

Question 5

Which court case is this from?

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Engel v. Vitale

Question 6

What did the Warren Court rule in Engel v. Vitale?

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Religious activities in public schools are unconstitutional.

Question 7

The Griswold v. Connecticut case involved using, selling, or providing information about birth control. It was about

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the right to privacy.

Question 8

Why might the Griswold decision be characterized as judicial activism?

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The right to privacy is not mentioned in the Constitution.

Question 9

Which amendments were addressed by Miranda v. Arizona?Check all of the boxes that apply.

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Fifth Amendment; Sixth Amendment

Question 10

Which statements describe the results of Miranda v. Arizona? Check all that apply.

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Confessions given before citizens are read their rights may not be used in court.; Citizens must be told their rights immediately once in custody.

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