TEST #3 // Homework Flashcards
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First clause of the amendment ; states that “ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.”
Establishment Clause
Second clause of the amendment ; prohibits government from unduly interfering with the free exercise of religion.
Free Exercise
______ was the first to use the phrase “ building a wall of separation between church and state.”
Thomas Jefferson
Since the year _____, most of the nations coins have “in God we trust.”
1864
How does the government encourage religion?
(1) most government officials take their oath of office in the name of God
(2) many public meetings, including daily sessions of Congress and most state legislatures open with prayer
How does the bill of rights protect individual rights?
Limits government power
Government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast.
Prior Restraint
What is the difference between libel and slander?
Slander is false speech intended to damage a person’s reputation. Libel is the same but only applies to written of published statements.
Two examples of unprotected speech.
(1) Giving away military secrets
(2) Calling for an overthrow of the government
A reasonable basis to believe a person or premises is linked to a crime.
Probable Clause
Principle in the fifth amendment stating that the government must follow proper constitutional procedure in trials and in other actions it takes against individuals.
Due Process
The power of the government to take private property for public use.
Eminent Domain
The 6th amendment gives an accused person the right to a ______.
Speedy, public trial by an impartial jury
What is a change of venue?
A new trial location
Why is a change of venue requested?
When an unfavourable publicity makes it unlikely the defendant can receive a fair trial in the original location.
The 7th amendment provides for the right to a jury trial in _______ for disputes about property worth more than $_______.
Federal courts ; $20
The 8th amendment prohibits _______.
Excessive bail
Which amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment especially for capital punishment?
Eighth
What is the name of the first group of amendments?
Bill of Rights
Which amendments are involved in the Bill of Rights?
Amendments 1 to 12
What is the name of the second group of amendments?
Civil War Amendments
13th Amendment
Outlawed slavery
14th Amendment
Intended to protect the legal rights of the freed enslaved people and their descendants.
15th Amendment
Prohibits the government from denying a person’s right to vote on the basis of race.