Key questions

What rights are protected in the First Amendment?

The First Amendment protects freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

What public funds can go to parochial (religious) schools?

Public funds can be used for certain educational programs in religious schools, but not for religious instruction.

How did the Burger Court define obscenity?

The Burger Court used the Miller test, which assesses obscenity based on community standards, the work's lack of serious value, and sexual content.

Is flag burning illegal?

No, flag burning is protected as free speech under the First Amendment.

Explain whether polygamy is protected by The First Amendment.

Polygamy is not protected by the First Amendment as it conflicts with state laws.

What is the difference between the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause?

The Free Exercise Clause protects individuals' rights to practice their religion, while the Establishment Clause prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.

Is the term 'separation of Church and State' in the First Amendment?

No, the term 'separation of Church and State' is not explicitly in the First Amendment; it is a principle derived from the Establishment Clause.

Can a public school have a Bible study?

Public schools can have Bible study as long as it is student-led, voluntary, and does not interfere with the school day.

What clause of the Constitution has Congress used to regulate discrimination?

Congress has primarily used the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to regulate discrimination.

What were some ways that whites subordinated Black political power after the Civil War?

Whites subjugated Black political power through Jim Crow laws, literacy tests, poll taxes, and violence.