Q5. (20 pts) In the following cable system, mass at B is 70 kg and mass at C is 25 kg. What magnitude of the force P is required to maintain the equilibrium at the given position? Your solution must include FBDs.

Q3. (20 pts) For the following beam, draw shear force diagram (SFD) and bending moment diagram (BMD). Indicate the internal reactions at the midspan. Your solution must include FBDs.  

Q2. (20 pts) Determine the internal force in the members IH, CH, and CD of the truss shown. Indicate if the members are in tension or compression. Your solution must include FBDs. Hint: Take advantage of the truss being cantilevered.

In Brandenburg v. Ohio, the SCOTUS held Clarence Brandenburg’s racist diatribe was unprotected speech as it posed a “clear and present danger” to public safety.

Because prior restraint is such an extreme remedy for abuses of freedom of expression, the First Amendment prohibits the practice except in exceptional circumstances.

Why is the SCOTUS decision in Wheaton v. Peters significant?

Which of these would be least likely to be considered fair use by the Courts?

The SCOUTS, in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell, held that a tasteless parody of Jerry Falwell was protected as free speech even though it contained a false statement of fact.

Which of the following passages best summarizes the SCOTUS decision in Grayned v. Rockford?

Why does the “nuclear option” influence the Supreme Court nominees?