Chapter 6 Key Terms Flashcards
Separate but equal doctrine
The doctor and established in pleasy v. Ferguson that African-Americans can constitutionally be kept separate but equal facilities
Suspect Classification
Classifications of people based on their race or ethnic city. laws so classifying people are subject to strict scrutiny
Strict scrutiny
The standard by which suspect classifications are judged. To be upheldill, such a classification must be related to a compelling government interest, be narrowly tailored to achieve that interest, and use the least restrictive means available.
De jure segregation
Racial segregation that is required by law
De facto segregation
Racial segregation in schools, not as a result of the law, but as a result of patterns of residential settlement
Civil disobedience
Posing a long one considers I’m just a peacefully disobeying and excepting the resulting punishment
Police powers
State power to affect laws promoting health, safety, and morals.
Equality of results
Making certain that people achieve the same result
Affirmative-action
Laws or administrative regulations that require business firm, agency, labor union, school, college, or other organization to take positive steps to increase the number of African-Americans, other minorities, for women it’s membership
Reverse discrimination
Using race or sex to give preferential treatment to some people
Equality of opportunity
Giving people an equal chance to succeed
Civil Rights
The rights of the people to be treated without unreasonable or unconstitutional difference
