An interpretation of the Establishment Clause embraced by the Supreme Court that allows no government involvement with religion.
Clear and Present Danger Doctrine
Wall of Separation Doctrine
Monroe Doctrine
Truman Doctrine
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Court order that the authorities show cause for why they are holding a prisoner in custody.
Writ of habeas corpus
Bill of attainder
Ex post facto law
Writ of mandamus
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of these was NOT directed toward the goal of equality of women?
Title IX
The Equal Rights Amendment
The 17th Amendment
The 19th Amendment
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
An act of a legislature declaring a person or group of persons guilty of some crime and punishing them without a trial.
Writ of habeas corpus
Bill of attainder
Ex post facto law
Writ of mandamus
7. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Federal mandate that extended rights to those with disabilities such as requiring wheelchair accessible public accommodations.
American Opportunity Act
Affordable Care Act
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Americans with Disabilities Act
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
14th Amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law, and has been used to combat discrimination by extending civil rights.
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Due Process Clause
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Prohibits the national government (5th Amendment) and the states (14th Amendment) from denying life, liberty, or property without due process of law. Has been used to extend civil liberties in the United States.
Privileges and Immunities Clause
Full Faith and Credit Clause
Equal Protection Clause
Due Process Clause
10. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which of these was NOT used to prevent African-Americans from voting?
Grandfather clause
Prior restraint
Poll tax
Literacy test
11. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
Case that selectively incorporated the 1st Amendment's right to freedom of speech.
Gitlow v. New York
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
12. Multiple Choice
20 seconds
1 pt
Case that selectively incorporated the 4th amendment's right to no illegal searches and seizures by creating the Exclusionary Rule.
Gitlow v. New York
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
13. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Case that selectively incorporated the 6th Amendment's right to counsel.
Gitlow v. New York
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
14. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Case that selectively incorporated the 5th amendment's right to self-incrimination and required a set of rights to be read to a defendant prior to arrest.
Gitlow v. New York
Mapp v. Ohio
Gideon v. Wainwright
Miranda v. Arizona
15. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Case that selectively incorporated the 2nd Amendment by proclaiming that an individual has the right to keep and bear arms.