In 1957 in Roth v. United States, the Supreme Court held for the first time that "obscenity is not within the area of constitutionally protected speech or press."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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The U.S. and Iran have had difficult relations since the capture of the American embassy during the ________ administration

A) Ford B) Eisenhower C) Carter D) Obama E) Reagan

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To what does prior restraint refer?

A. Closed sessions of hearings by Congress B. Methods used by the government to get terrorists to talk C. Prohibition of judges from legislating from the bench D. Restraining an activity, such as expression, before that activity has actually occurred E. Ability of police to detain people when riots appear imminent

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Which of the following describes the formation of the modern Republican Party?

A. It was formed as a response to the Seneca Falls Convention for women’s rights. B. It was formed from a coalition of antislavery factions. C. It was formed as an outgrowth of the Southern Whigs. D. It was formed as the party supporting rum, Romanism, and rebellion. E. It was formed during the era of good feelings.

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Which Supreme Court justice was in dissent on the decision in Bush v. Gore?

A) Ruth Bader Ginsburg B) Antonin Scalia C) William Rehnquist D) Sandra Day O'Connor

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