bill of rights notecards Flashcards
(19 cards)
Obscene expression
Not having a message meant simple to offend ones sexual interest
Probable cause
Need to obtain a search warrant
Strict constructionist
Belief that the states should have more power in the concept of federalism
Loose constructionist
Belief that the national government should have broad power under the concept of federalism
Bill of rights
First ten amendments in the constitution
Liable
Printing lies about another person to harm their reputation
Due process of law
Means following procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution
Symbolic speech
Ideas that are expressed non-verbally
Double jeopardy
Principle that protects people from being tried for the same crime over and over
Search warrant
The police asked the judge to issue a ____ so they could look for evidence
Political speech
Requires the highest degree of protection, protects out right to question the government
Prior restraint
CIA’s right to sensory things before they get printed
Content neutral
Principle that speech cannot be restricted because of its message alone
Slander
The person was charged with ____ and resulted with the damaging of false remarks she made in a public meeting
Treason
Selling secrets to the enemy
Indicted
Before a person can be put on trial they must formally be convicted of a crime
Bail
In order to be released until the man’s trial, his ____ was set at $100,000
Petition
Parents who signed a statement requesting a new school to rebuild their community exercised their right to ____
Compelling state interest
reason for the government to limit our rights
