The First Amendment Limits Governmental Power to Enact and Enforce

question 16

Multiple Choice

The First Amendment limits governmental power to enact and enforce criminal laws by prohibiting:

• A)warrantless searches.
• B)arbitrary discrimination among different classes of people.
• C)cruel and unusual punishments.
• D)laws that unreasonably restrict freedom of speech.

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Definitions:

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, often used in treating depression.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a medical treatment most commonly used for severe depression which involves inducing seizures in an anesthetized patient with the aim of providing relief from psychiatric illnesses.

Lithium

A metallic element that occurs in nature as a mineral salt and is an effective treatment for bipolar disorders.

Dietary Restrictions

Limitations on what an individual can eat, often for health, religious, or ethical reasons.