Question 1

What Supreme Court decision suggested government has a right to criminalize speech if it posed a clear and present danger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schenck v. United States (1919) 
B)  Abrams v. United States (1919) 
C)  Dennis v. United States (1951) 
D)  none of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is a requirement of strict scrutiny?

Accepted Answer

A)  The law must serve a compelling government interest 
B)  The law must be narrowly tailored to achieving the goal 
C)  It must use the least restrictive means to do so 
D)  all of the above

Question 3

The U.S. government has a very challenging time trying to balance between the free speech rights of individuals while still protecting the safety and security of the nation. Harry Matta has applied to be a spy for the CIA. Harry is told that if he is going to work for the CIA he is going to be required as a condition of his employment to sign a contract that restricts what he can publish, even after he has left the agency. According to precedent, the Supreme Court will prevent the CIA to restrict the free speech of agents once they have left the agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An equitable remedy requiring one to take action or refrain from activity is called a/n ___ .

Accepted Answer

A)  bill ignoramus 
B)  sedition 
C)  injunction 
D)  criminal syndicalism

Question 5

Governor Bellwether wants to pass a law that would require all newspapers in the state to get a license. Now there is no question if the federal government tried to pass this act, then it would be a violation of the First Amendment. But, because the Bill of Rights is actually a restriction on the federal government, and what it can do regarding limiting individual freedoms, the governor would be able to create such a law without running afoul of the U.S. Constitution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Specific parts of the Constitution become applicable to all states when the Supreme Court acts to apply the 14th amendment's due process clause. This judicial authority is referred to as ___ .

Accepted Answer

A)  manifest destiny 
B)  incorporation doctrine 
C)  Smith Act 
D)  theory of prior restraint

Question 7

Governments have attempted to exercise control over the press through which of the following tactics?

Accepted Answer

A)  discriminatory taxes 
B)  court-ordered injunctions 
C)  prior restraints 
D)  all of the above

Exam 4: Forums of Freedom

What Supreme Court decision suggested government has a right to criminalize speech if it posed a clear and present danger?

Which of the following is a requirement of strict scrutiny?

An equitable remedy requiring one to take action or refrain from activity is called a/n ___ .

Specific parts of the Constitution become applicable to all states when the Supreme Court acts to apply the 14th amendment's due process clause. This judicial authority is referred to as ___ .

Governments have attempted to exercise control over the press through which of the following tactics?