Question

1. in which case would the government limit the freedom of the press? (15.2.450)
2. why would a gag - order be placed on the media when reporting about an upcoming murder trial? (15.2.450)
3. in which event would freedom of assembly be limited? (15.2.451 - 452)
4. why did the supreme court rule in 1947 that state funds could be used to pay for busing students to religious schools? (15.3.454)
5. in which supreme court decision did it rule that public school - sponsored prayer violates the establishment clause, even when it is voluntary? (15.3.455)
6. to which part of the constitution does the free exercise clause relate? (15.3.457)
7. why was the 14th amendment important? (15.4.458 - 459)
8. what is a right protected by procedural due process? (15.4.460)
9. what does the equal protection clause protect? (15.4.461 - 462)

Explanation:

1. The government may limit press freedom when national security is at stake, or to prevent the spread of false information that can cause public panic or harm.
2. A gag - order on the media for a murder trial may be placed to ensure a fair trial by preventing prejudicial publicity that could influence the jury.
3. Freedom of assembly may be limited during times of civil unrest, when the assembly poses a threat to public safety or property.
4. In 1947, the Supreme Court ruled state funds could be used for busing students to religious schools on the basis of the "separate but equal" doctrine and the idea that busing was a general welfare service not directly promoting religion.
5. In the case of Engel v. Vitale (1962), the Supreme Court ruled that public - school sponsored prayer violates the establishment clause, even if it is voluntary.
6. The free - exercise clause relates to the First Amendment of the Constitution, which protects the right to freely practice one's religion.
7. The 14th Amendment was important as it granted equal protection under the law to all citizens, and was crucial in the fight for civil rights, especially for African - Americans.
8. A right protected by procedural due process includes the right to a fair and impartial hearing, the right to legal representation, and the right to present evidence.
9. The equal protection clause protects against state - sponsored discrimination, ensuring that states cannot deny any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

Answer:

1. When national security is at risk or false info may cause harm.
2. To ensure a fair trial by preventing prejudicial publicity.
3. During civil unrest or when a threat to public safety/property exists.
4. Based on "separate but equal" and busing as a general welfare service.
5. Engel v. Vitale (1962).
6. First Amendment.
7. Granted equal protection, crucial for civil rights.
8. Right to fair hearing, legal representation, present evidence.
9. Against state - sponsored discrimination.