In Coker v. Georgia (1977), the Supreme Court invalidated a provision of a law , Choice Questions help

  

21. In Coker v. Georgia (1977), the Supreme Court invalidated a provision of a law that allowed capital punishment in cases of _________.a. rapeb. attempted suicidec. treasond. manslaughter22. In Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), the Supreme Court invalidated a state law proscribing _________ as applied to married couples.a. deviate sexual intercourseb. the use of birth control devicesc. assisted suicided. none of the above23. It is now settled law that a competent adult with a terminal illness has the right to ______.a. demand that physicians administer life-ending drugsb. unlimited medical treatment at public expensec. commit suicide24. At a minimum, a law that touches on any constitutionally protected interest must be “rationally related to furthering a legitimate government interest.” This is referred to as the ____.a. rule of reasonb. compelling state interest testc. rational basis testd. clear and convincing evidence doctrine25. Laws that infringe fundamental rights such as the First Amendment freedom of speech are subjected to _________ by the courts, which means that they are presumed to be unconstitutional.a. minimal scrutinyb. strict scrutinyc. judicial restraintd. the doctrine of saving construction26. In terms of the criminal law, by far the most significant of Congress’s enumerated powers is the power to regulated interstate commerce.a. trueb. false27. Criminal laws that infringe First Amendment freedoms are subjected to strict scrutiny by the courts.a. trueb. false28. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits Congress from adopting bills of attainder.a. trueb. false29. A legislative act convicting a person of a crime without benefit of a trial is called an ex post facto law.a. trueb. false30. The Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution has always been regarded by the courts as protecting citizens against arbitrary and capricious actions of their state and local governments.a. trueb. false31. Despite the mandate of the First Amendment, public assemblies may be prohibited in cases of clear and present danger to the public order or safety as long as there is imminent lawless action.a. trueb. false32. State legislatures have frequently passed impinging directly on the freedom of religion.a. trueb. false33. One of the vices of a vague law is that it allows for arbitrary and discriminatory enforcementa. trueb. false34. A person may not contest the validity of a law imposing restrictions on First Amendment freedoms unless he or she has been charged with violating the law.a. trueb. false35. Although there is no mention of “privacy” in the text of the Constitution, courts have recognized a constitutional rights of privacy in the areas of sex, reproduction and family life.a. true b. false