The doctrine of "prior restraint" is most closely associated with
a. religious tolerance.
b. freedom of the press.
c. liable speech.
d. sexual lifestyles.
e. political assembly.
Answer: b. freedom of the press.
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The role of the federal judiciary in overseeing the federal bureaucracy
a. is biased in favor of the government since the courts defer to the expertise of the federal government. b. has only focused on the rules of the agencies and avoided any questions about whether agencies were authorized to issue regulations. c. has interpreted the Administrative Procedures Act in such a way that requires almost as much care in making rules as deciding cases. d. is largely nonexistent because the Supreme Court regards rule-making as a political question outside of its purview.
Consider the following survey item:
"Some people feel that abortion is akin to killing babies. Do you agree?" This is a bad survey item because it includes a. a loaded statement. b. a leading statement. c. a double-barreled statement. d. both ‘a' and ‘b'
Which of the following best explains the rationale for the selective incorporation of freedom of assembly?
a. It is included in the Bill of Rights.-- b. The framers intended for the state and federal governments to respect this right. c. It is a fundamental freedom essential to order, liberty, and justice. d. It is one of the implicit rights reserved to the people by the Tenth Amendment.
Why is Palko v. Connecticut (1937) a significant case?
a. The Supreme Court explained the process for determining which parts of the Bill of Rights would protect individuals against states as well as the national government. b. This case was the first time the Supreme Court upheld the free exercise protections for a nonmainstream religion. c. The Supreme Court ruled that persons under arrest must be informed of their right to remain silent. d. It was the first time the Supreme Court announced a constitutionally protected right to privacy.