UNIT 3 Flashcards
Civil Liberties
Things in government that aren’t necessarily required but are strongly encouraged as a citizen of a united states (voting
Civil rights
protect individuals form discrimination based on characteristics like race and religion, these are guaranteed under the DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION CLAUSES
Symbolic Speech
nonverbal action that communicates an idea or belief that is protected by the first amendment ARM BANDS TINKER V DES MOINES
Protected Speech
right to express oneself and one’s views in spoken words, actions, printed materials, assemblies or gatherings and petitions submitted to the government.
Defamatory speech
the verbal expression of false or malicious statements that damage someone’s reputation (Citizens united v FEC)
Selective incorperation
Selecting certain individuals based on race or religion to create a more diverse environment
Due process clause
ensures that the government treats people fairly and does not deprive them of their life, liberty, or property without a fair and just reason
Equal protection clause
Protect individuals from discrimination and that everyone is to be treated equally
Exclusionary Rule
evidence illegally seized by law enforcement officers in violation of the suspect’s Fourth Amendment CANNOT be used against them
Establishment clause
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion: ENGLE V VITALE SCHOOL PRAYER
Free exercise clause
Congress shall make now law prohibiting the FREE EXERCISE of religion: WISCONSIN V YODER 16 yo not going to school amish
Prior restraint
government action that prohibits speech or other expression BEFORE the speech happens NEW YORK TIMES V UNITED STATES
Rights of the accused
The right to a legal counsel, speedy and public trial, and an impartial jury…, Protection against warrentless searches of cell phone data: ensure that individual liberties are not eclipsed by the need for social order and security
