Question 1

Terri's Law was a Florida State Law passed in 2003 which

Accepted Answer

A) Was named after a late state legislator 
B) Gave Gov.Jeb Bush, the right to intervene in Terri Schiavo's medical case 
C) Was passed over the objection of Terri Schiavo's husband 
D) Was struck down by the Supreme Court 
A) Was named after a late state legislator 
B) Gave Gov.Jeb Bush, the right to intervene in Terri Schiavo's medical case 
C) Was passed over the objection of Terri Schiavo's husband 
D) Was struck down by the Supreme Court

Question 2

The populism tradition in the United States did not appeal to

Accepted Answer

A) shopkeepers 
B) bankers 
C) small farmers 
D) unskilled workers 
A) shopkeepers 
B) bankers 
C) small farmers 
D) unskilled workers

Question 3

The consequences of the movement from discussion to expression are controversial in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A) political correctness 
B) "hate speech" 
C) scientific creationism 
D) (a) and (b) only 
A) political correctness 
B) "hate speech" 
C) scientific creationism 
D) (a) and (b) only

Question 4

The Supreme Court has ruled on the teaching of evolution in the public schools that:

Accepted Answer

A) a community cannot require the teaching of creationism 
B) a community cannot require the removal of evolution from the curriculum 
C) religious traditions about creation can be taught as part of the humanities curriculum 
D) all of the above 
A) a community cannot require the teaching of creationism 
B) a community cannot require the removal of evolution from the curriculum 
C) religious traditions about creation can be taught as part of the humanities curriculum 
D) all of the above

Question 5

Why have abstinence-only programs proven to be ineffective at keeping teens from becoming sexually active? Is there a correlation between access to sexually explicit material and sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why have abstinence-only programs proven to be...

Question 6

Advocacy of revolution or violence where such advocacy would result in imminent lawless action is protected by the free speech clause of the Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The consequences of the movement from discussion to expression are controversial in which of the following areas?

Accepted Answer

A) political correctness 
B) "hate speech" 
C) Nazi march in Skokie, Illinois 
D) all of the above 
A) political correctness 
B) "hate speech" 
C) Nazi march in Skokie, Illinois 
D) all of the above

Question 8

Roe v.Wade

Accepted Answer

A) made abortion illegal 
B) requires physicians to perform abortions 
C) held that states may regulate abortions only in the first trimester 
D) none of the above 
A) made abortion illegal 
B) requires physicians to perform abortions 
C) held that states may regulate abortions only in the first trimester 
D) none of the above

Question 9

The Supreme Court and its interpretation of the Constitution governs the parameters of public policy to be implemented by the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The religious right of today is opposed to the social permissiveness of the American culture,but not

Accepted Answer

A) Prayer in public school 
B) Abortion rights 
C) Rights to same sex relationships 
D) Same sex marriages 
A) Prayer in public school 
B) Abortion rights 
C) Rights to same sex relationships 
D) Same sex marriages

Question 11

As a result of the Roth Rule,material cannot be censored because

Accepted Answer

A) Some individuals can find sexual innuendo in it 
B) An isolated passage in the material tended to corrupt those who are open to immoral influence 
C) It is likely to arouse someone who is particularly susceptible to being aroused 
D) The material appeals to a susceptible segment of society 
A) Some individuals can find sexual innuendo in it 
B) An isolated passage in the material tended to corrupt those who are open to immoral influence 
C) It is likely to arouse someone who is particularly susceptible to being aroused 
D) The material appeals to a susceptible segment of society

Question 12

Although most states do allow assisted suicide,three states do allow for physician-assisted suicide.Which of the following do NOT allow physician-assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) Montana 
B) Oregon 
C) Washington 
D) California 
A) Montana 
B) Oregon 
C) Washington 
D) California

Question 13

The Tea Party activist of today has many elements in common with the social conservatism of former Republican presidents except for

Accepted Answer

A) Ronald Reagan 
B) Richard Nixon 
C) Calvin Coolidge 
D) Herbert Hoover 
A) Ronald Reagan 
B) Richard Nixon 
C) Calvin Coolidge 
D) Herbert Hoover

Question 14

A 2013 Gallup Poll found that ___ of all American believe in Creationism and rejected evolution

Accepted Answer

A) 46% 
B) 39% 
C) 13% 
D) 42% 
A) 46% 
B) 39% 
C) 13% 
D) 42%

Question 15

A 2010 South Park episode was censored by Comedy Central because it

Accepted Answer

A) Depicted Jesus Christ desecrating the American flag 
B) Poked fun at the Scientology religion 
C) Showed prophet Mohamed in a bear costume 
D) Made fun of President Bush 
A) Depicted Jesus Christ desecrating the American flag 
B) Poked fun at the Scientology religion 
C) Showed prophet Mohamed in a bear costume 
D) Made fun of President Bush

Question 16

Organized prayer in public schools during school hours:

Accepted Answer

A) is forbidden under any circumstances, voluntary or not 
B) must provide students the option of leaving the room or remaining silent 
C) must be non-denominational 
D) is o.k.if requested by a majority of parents 
A) is forbidden under any circumstances, voluntary or not 
B) must provide students the option of leaving the room or remaining silent 
C) must be non-denominational 
D) is o.k.if requested by a majority of parents

Question 17

The Constitution sets the number of justices that can serve on the Supreme at one time at _______.

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 9 
C) Doesn't say 
D) 11 
A) 7 
B) 9 
C) Doesn't say 
D) 11

Question 18

The attempt to suppress speech that is regarded as insensitive to targeted racial and ethnic groups

Accepted Answer

A) is supported by conservatives 
B) has been opposed by higher education elites 
C) violates an established rule of law called scienter 
D) all of the above 
A) is supported by conservatives 
B) has been opposed by higher education elites 
C) violates an established rule of law called scienter 
D) all of the above

Question 19

The presumption of constitutionality call for judges to

Accepted Answer

A) interpret the Constitution and laws so as to uphold the political action rather than impose their own values 
B) rule based on popular opinion 
C) nullify a law or government action 
D) protect the interest and values of individuals against an abusive majority 
A) interpret the Constitution and laws so as to uphold the political action rather than impose their own values 
B) rule based on popular opinion 
C) nullify a law or government action 
D) protect the interest and values of individuals against an abusive majority

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT part of the test to determine if a law could pass establishment clause scrutiny?

Accepted Answer

A) The law allows the state to pay for religious teachers. 
B) The law could foster excessive government entanglement with religion. 
C) The law primary effect does not advance religion 
D) The law has secular legislative purpose. 
A) The law allows the state to pay for religious teachers. 
B) The law could foster excessive government entanglement with religion. 
C) The law primary effect does not advance religion 
D) The law has secular legislative purpose.

Terri's Law was a Florida State Law passed in 2003 which

The populism tradition in the United States did not appeal to

The consequences of the movement from discussion to expression are controversial in which of the following areas?

The Supreme Court has ruled on the teaching of evolution in the public schools that:

Why have abstinence-only programs proven to be ineffective at keeping teens from becoming sexually active? Is there a correlation between access to sexually explicit material and sexual activity?

Advocacy of revolution or violence where such advocacy would result in imminent lawless action is protected by the free speech clause of the Constitution.

The consequences of the movement from discussion to expression are controversial in which of the following areas?

Roe v.Wade

The Supreme Court and its interpretation of the Constitution governs the parameters of public policy to be implemented by the government.

The religious right of today is opposed to the social permissiveness of the American culture,but not

As a result of the Roth Rule,material cannot be censored because

Although most states do allow assisted suicide,three states do allow for physician-assisted suicide.Which of the following do NOT allow physician-assisted suicide?

The Tea Party activist of today has many elements in common with the social conservatism of former Republican presidents except for

A 2013 Gallup Poll found that ___ of all American believe in Creationism and rejected evolution

A 2010 South Park episode was censored by Comedy Central because it

Organized prayer in public schools during school hours:

The Constitution sets the number of justices that can serve on the Supreme at one time at _______.

The attempt to suppress speech that is regarded as insensitive to targeted racial and ethnic groups

The presumption of constitutionality call for judges to

Which of the following is NOT part of the test to determine if a law could pass establishment clause scrutiny?

Public Policy: An Introduction

Contexts of Public Policy

The Economy: Changing Government-Business Relationships

Economic Issues: Taxing, Spending, and Budgeting

Energy and Environmental Policies: Policy Instability

Crime and Criminal Justice: Dilemmas of Social Control

Poverty and Social Welfare Policy

Health Care: Transformation or Continued Crisis?

Education: Conflict in Policy Direction

Legal and Social Equality: The Struggle against Oppression and Bigotry

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Exam 13: Private Morality and Public Policy: Moral Values, the Constitution, and the Open Society

Terri's Law was a Florida State Law passed in 2003 which

The populism tradition in the United States did not appeal to

The consequences of the movement from discussion to expression are controversial in which of the following areas?

The Supreme Court has ruled on the teaching of evolution in the public schools that:

Why have abstinence-only programs proven to be ineffective at keeping teens from becoming sexually active? Is there a correlation between access to sexually explicit material and sexual activity?

Advocacy of revolution or violence where such advocacy would result in imminent lawless action is protected by the free speech clause of the Constitution.

The consequences of the movement from discussion to expression are controversial in which of the following areas?

Roe v.Wade

The Supreme Court and its interpretation of the Constitution governs the parameters of public policy to be implemented by the government.

The religious right of today is opposed to the social permissiveness of the American culture,but not

As a result of the Roth Rule,material cannot be censored because

Although most states do allow assisted suicide,three states do allow for physician-assisted suicide.Which of the following do NOT allow physician-assisted suicide?

The Tea Party activist of today has many elements in common with the social conservatism of former Republican presidents except for

A 2013 Gallup Poll found that ___ of all American believe in Creationism and rejected evolution

A 2010 South Park episode was censored by Comedy Central because it

Organized prayer in public schools during school hours:

The Constitution sets the number of justices that can serve on the Supreme at one time at _______.

The attempt to suppress speech that is regarded as insensitive to targeted racial and ethnic groups

The presumption of constitutionality call for judges to

Which of the following is NOT part of the test to determine if a law could pass establishment clause scrutiny?

Public Policy: An Introduction

Contexts of Public Policy

The Economy: Changing Government-Business Relationships

Economic Issues: Taxing, Spending, and Budgeting

Energy and Environmental Policies: Policy Instability

Crime and Criminal Justice: Dilemmas of Social Control

Poverty and Social Welfare Policy

Health Care: Transformation or Continued Crisis?

Education: Conflict in Policy Direction

Legal and Social Equality: The Struggle against Oppression and Bigotry

Immigration Policy: The Barely Open Door

Foreign and Defense Policy: Security and Interests in a Dangerous World

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