c963 American Politics and the US Constitution - Set 5 - Part 3

Correct Answer: 1st Amendment

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, along with religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Correct Answer: Mapp v. Ohio

Brown v. Board of Education ruled that state laws segregating schools violated the Equal Protection Clause.

Correct Answer: The right to a fair trial

The Fifth Amendment protects individuals from having to testify against themselves in criminal proceedings.

Correct Answer: Congress

The President has the authority to pardon individuals for federal offenses, effectively forgiving their crimes.

Correct Answer: 1st Amendment

The First Amendment guarantees the freedom of the press, along with speech, religion, assembly, and petition.

Correct Answer: To decide guilt or innocence

A grand jury determines if there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime, issuing an indictment if so.

Correct Answer: 15th Amendment

The 16th Amendment granted Congress the power to collect income taxes, providing a new source of federal revenue.

Correct Answer: Marbury v. Madison

Mapp v. Ohio applied the exclusionary rule to states, barring illegally obtained evidence in state trials.

Correct Answer: Division of power between national and state governments

Federalism divides power between national and state governments, as established by the Constitution.

Correct Answer: 6th Amendment

The 7th Amendment provides for a jury trial in civil cases involving claims exceeding $20.