You have 15 minutes to complete this exam. Each question is
worth 5 points. Use only a number two pencil. Cheaters will be waterboarded.
I. Multiple Guess
Question 1: The line between totalitarian state and
judicious use of surveillance is:
a)
Tricky
b)
Blurry
c)
Nonexistent
Question 2: Our president is:
a) Dedicated to protecting our personal privacy and
upholding our inalienable rights as laid
out in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
out in the Constitution and Bill of Rights
b) Completely unaware that the NDAA allows
indiscriminate arrest and detainment of any
U.S. citizen anywhere in the world
c) The hand puppet of Wall St
Question 3: Totalitarianism only happens in other countries
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
What other countries?
Question 4: The right to privacy is guaranteed in the Bill
of Rights
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
I haven’t read it recently
d)
I haven’t read it. Ever.
Question 5: The government has the capability to observe you
through your webcam
a)
Yes
b)
No
c)
Oh shit
Question 6: The NSAs new Utah Data Center, which can collect
and analyze over 5 zettabytes (1 billion terrabytes, or more than an entire
year of global internet traffic) is totally unlike the Star Wars Death Star
because:
a)
Darth Vader is really some actor with James earl
Jones’ voice
b)
Susan Rice does not have cinnabuns glued to the
sides of her head
c)
We say so.
II. Essay
questions
The next two questions are based on the following passage:
The Fourth Amendment – Protection from unreasonable search
and seizure.
The right of the
people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against
unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants
shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and
particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to
be seized.
1)
Define “probable cause”
2)
Does internet use fall into this category of
protection? Why or why not?
The next three questions are based on the following passage:
Fifth Amendment – due
process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain.
No person shall be
held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a
presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land
or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or
public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice
put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to
be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property,
without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use,
without just compensation.
b) Describe, in detail, the most recent period in
U.S. history that we were not in “a
time of War or public danger”
c) Explain how a U.S. citizen can, in a criminal
prosecution, legally be deprived of his/her liberty within due process of law
and still be denied the right to an attorney or a speedy trial
III. True or False
Pick one from either column A or column B:
“It’s for
the public good.” Truth Bullshit
“There is
a credible and distinct difference Truth Bullshit
between ideas that are meant to change
society and terrorism.”
between ideas that are meant to change
society and terrorism.”
“Coercive
questioning is necessary to detect Truth Bullshit
and prevent terrorist activities.”
and prevent terrorist activities.”
“We know
where the line between homeland Truth Bullshit
security and fascist despotism lies and we will never
cross it, no matter how dire things become.”
security and fascist despotism lies and we will never
cross it, no matter how dire things become.”
“We don’t
spy on Americans.” Truth Bullshit
It is
always best to trust the experts. They have Truth Bullshit
knowledge that we don’t and are far more
experienced in determining what’s best
in an emergency situation.
knowledge that we don’t and are far more
experienced in determining what’s best
in an emergency situation.
I believe that, in the effort
to fight terrorism,
my government has the right to:
a) tap my phone Truth Bullshit
my government has the right to:
a) tap my phone Truth Bullshit
b) read my emails Truth Bullshit
c) monitor my web use Truth Bullshit
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