Temple College – Taylor Center
GOVT 2302
NAME:_______________________
Summer 2, 2000
EXAM #3
PART I. SHORT ANSWER 1. Answer one (1) of the following in a paragraph. Do NOT answer
specific parts as separate items. Integrate your responses into a well-organized, well-constructed
paragraph. Write complete sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that the instructor will “know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!. Use the space below
and on the back of this page (if necessary) to write your answer. 20 points.
1.
Identify and discuss the constitutional provisions relating to the right of privacy. Explain the
significance of GRISWOLD V CONNECTICUT [1965] in the area of privacy.
2.
Discuss the significance of ROE V WADE [1973]. What were the “compelling state interests” asserted
by the State of Texas? How did the USSC respond to these arguments?
3.
Discuss Jelen’s typology of views towards church-state relations (i.e., the Establishment Clause 
accommodationist versus separationist views and the Free Exercise Clause  communalist versus
libertarian). Include in your discussion descriptions of the resulting categories: Christian
preferentialist, religious minimalist, religious nonpreferentialist, religious free-marketeer.
PART II. SHORT ANSWER 2. Answer one (1) of the following in a paragraph. Do NOT answer
specific parts as separate items. Integrate your responses into a well-organized, well-constructed
paragraph. Write complete sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that the instructor will “know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!. Use the space below
and on the back of this page (if necessary) to write your answer. 20 points.
1.
What is the “valid secular test”? How consistent has the USSC been in applying the test? Use
examples of USSC decisions to illustrate.
2.
What is the “Lemon test”? How consistent has the USSC been in applying the test? Use examples of
USSC decisions to illustrate.
PART III. SHORT ANSWER 3. Answer one (1) of the following in a paragraph. Do NOT
answer specific parts as separate items. Integrate your responses into a well-organized, well-constructed
paragraph. Write complete sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that the instructor will “know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!. Use the space below
and on the back of this page (if necessary) to write your answer. 20 points.
1.
Discuss the role of Congress in developing policy with respect to the abortion, gay rights, and
pornography issues.
2.
Discuss the role of federalism (state and local governments) in developing policy with respect to the
abortion, gay rights, and pornography issues.
PART IV. SHORT ANSWER 4. Answer one (1) of the following in a paragraph. Do NOT
answer specific parts as separate items. Integrate your responses into a well-organized, well-constructed
paragraph. Write complete sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that the instructor will “know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!. Use the space below
and on the back of this page (if necessary) to write your answer. 20 points.
1.
Outline and discuss the main features of public opinion with respect to the abortion, gay rights, and
pornography issues.
2.
Identify the major interest groups that have been active in the policy debates over the abortion, gay
rights, and pornography issues. Discuss the positions that these groups take on each issue.
PART V. SHORT ANSWER 5. Answer one (1) of the following in a paragraph. Do NOT answer
specific parts as separate items. Integrate your responses into a well-organized, well-constructed
paragraph. Write complete sentences and pay attention to spelling, grammar, and word choice. Do NOT
assume that the instructor will “know what you mean.” WRITE LEGIBLY IN INK!. Use the space below
and on the back of this page (if necessary) to write your answer. 20 points.
1.
Identify and explain three categories of “unprotected speech.”
2.
What is “symbolic speech”? Does the USSC recognize symbolic speech as being protected by the 1 st
Amendment? Discuss.