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- Which of the following acted on cichlid caudal fin length with Nile perch present?
- Based on the balancing test created by the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade, what would be a permissible restriction on abortion?-a ban on abortions during the third trimester-a ban on abortions sought because the fetus has Down syndrome-a ban on abortions sought due to concerns about the mother's health-a ban on abortions during the second trimester
- Which of the following statements about natural selection and evolution is most accurate?
- 5. Cacti are adapted to survive in the desert where water is scarce and there is intense herbivory pressure as animals attempt to get both energy and water from the few plants available. In response, the ancestors of cacti, which once lacked sharp spines, evolved such that their leaf structures became sharp and pointed, creating spines to serve as a physical defense against herbivores. Which of the following accurately describes mutations that occurred during the time that cacti ancestors were evolving spines?
- The Supreme Court's decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission loosened restrictions on __________.-spending by individual candidates on their own campaigns-spending by corporations and unions on political ads-contributions by individuals to corporations and unions-contributions by individuals to political parties
- In Lemon v. Kurtzman, the Supreme Court declared that government aid to church-related schools is permissible as long as it meets which of the following conditions?-It must serve a compelling interest.-It must not infringe upon the rights of others.-It must not favor one religion over another.-It must have a secular purpose.
- How has the Supreme Court's interpretation of the establishment clause changed since Lemon v. Kurtzman?-The Court has loosened constraints on aid to parochial schools.-The Court has expanded its interpretation to include non-school settings.-The Court has avoided weighing in on the constitutionality of aid to parochial schools.-The Court has tightened constraints on aid to parochial schools.
- Which of the following statements best characterizes Americans' attitudes toward abortion?-A majority of Americans believe that abortion should not be legal.-A majority of Americans believe that abortion should be legal, but that some restrictions are acceptable.-Most Americans do not have well-formed opinions on abortions.-Most Americans believe that abortion should be legal in all circumstances.
- The Supreme Court allows restrictions on commercial speech when the speech __________.-prevents price competition-is broadcast over public airwaves-concerns lawful activity-is misleading
- Why have federal courts ruled against state laws requiring schools to teach creation science or intelligent design?-Courts have ruled that these laws violate the religious beliefs of some students.-Courts have ruled that these laws have caused substantial confusion.-Courts have ruled that these laws are inconsistent with Darwinian evolution.-Courts have ruled that these laws promote a particular religion in the classroom.
- The first Supreme Court case to assert that the Constitution contains an implied right to privacy was __________.-Roe v. Wade-Webster v. Reproductive Health Services-Griswold v. Connecticut-Planned Parenthood v. Casey
- When there is a conflict between individuals seeking to express themselves and government seeking to constrain them, what is the typical outcome in the American political system?-Individuals win in the short term, but government prevails in the long term.-The government usually prevails.-There is no clear winner; both must always give some ground.-Individuals usually win.
- How do civil liberties contribute to the expansion of the scope of government?-Expansion of government occurs through constitutional amendments.-Expansion of government is sometimes necessary to protect rights and liberties.-Expansion of government is necessary for courts to determine the meaning of constitutional protections.-Expansion of government occurs when limits are placed on majorities.
- The Supreme Court's incorporation doctrine depended on its interpretation of the __________ Amendment.-Fifth-Tenth-Fourteenth-First
- Which of the following is a similarity between the Supreme Court's decisions in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey?-In both cases, the Court affirmed the basic right to abortion.-In both cases, the Court upheld state abortion laws.-In each case, the Court was deeply divided in its decision.-In both cases, the Court used a "strict scrutiny" standard to evaluate abortion restrictions.
- The most important application of privacy rights in Supreme Court decisions has been in which area?-abortion-self-incrimination-private property rights-searches and seizures
- Which of the following is a permissible restriction on the Second Amendment?-laws requiring firearms to be disassembled in the home-limits on the possession of firearms by felons-laws prohibiting gun ownership in private homes-laws prohibiting guns in vehicles
- How does the plea-bargaining process work to the advantage of government?-It reduces the demand for pretrial negotiations.-It saves the government time and money.-It allows prosecutors to secure convictions on the most serious charges.-It allows the state to keep dangerous criminals incarcerated for longer.
- How did the Supreme Court rule in the 2006 case in which law schools argued against a law requiring them to grant military recruiters access to their students?-The Court struck down the law, finding it violated freedom of speech.-The Court upheld the law, finding it served a compelling government interest.-The Court upheld the law, finding it regulated conduct, not speech.-The Court struck down the law, finding it violated the right to associate.
- Which of the following was a consequence of the Supreme Court's decision in Gitlow v. New York?-States were no longer required to respect freedom of the press.-A freedom in the Bill of Rights was applied to the states.-The national government was required to respect freedom of the press.-States were required to respect the right to bear arms.