“Liberty lies in the hearts of men and women; when it dies there, no constitution, no law, no court can save it; no constitution, no law, no court can even do much to help it.”

Does Judge Learned Hand express his belief that citizen participation is crucial for a thriving society and effective government.

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“To believe that patriotism will not flourish if patriotic ceremonies are voluntary and spontaneous instead of a compulsory routine is to make an unflattering estimate of the appeal of our institutions to free minds.”

Does Justice Robert Jackson stated that the freedom not to salute the flag is as important as the freedom to do so.

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“It is one thing to say that the police cannot be used as an instrument for the suppression of unpopular views, and another to say that, when as here the speaker passes the bounds of argument and undertakes incitement to riot, they are powerless to prevent a breach of peace.”

 Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson’s writings in Feiner v. New York conclude that freedom of speech must be protected at all costs, including a breach of the peace.

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Did the Supreme Court rule that “One Nation Under God” needs to be removed from our Pledge.

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All forms of speech are protected by the freedom of speech.

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The government can limit the types of weapons that people have.

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The government has to pay you money if they take your property due to the 4th amendment.

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Everyday moments of silence violate the establishment clause in schools.

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“In this country it is no part of the business of government to compose official prayers for any group of the American people to recite as part of a religious program carried on by government.”

The Supreme Court’s ruling in Engel v. Vitale declared the prayer composed by the New York Board of Regents unconstitutional. What other practice might be  unconstitutional based on the majority’s argument, as stated by Justice Hugo H. Black?

Is paddling in schools is considered "Cruel and Unusual" Punishment?

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Are strip Searches in schools are Constitutional (legal)

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Schools can be held liable (responsible) for failing to educate a student and students can sue school for not being able to read or write.

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“In this country it is no part of the business of government to compose official prayers for any group of the American people to recite as part of a religious program carried on by government.”

Which amendment did the Supreme Court use to make its decision in Engel v. Vitale, as expressed by Justice Hugo H. Black?