Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Civil liberties
A
Guarantees freedoms that protect citizens from a tyrannical government.
2
Q
Bill of rights
A
- Freedom of Speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
- Right to bear arms
- Citizens aren’t required to quarter soldiers
- Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
- The rights of the accused
- The process of someone accused of a crime
- The right to a jury
- Protects against cruel and unusual punishment
9.recognizes people have more rights than is listed - All rights not given to the federal government is given to the states.
3
Q
First Amendment: freedom of religion clauses
A
- Free exercise clause: protects a citizen’s right to practice their religion without government interference.
- Establishment Clause: ensures the national government doesn’t establish a national church
4
Q
Freedom of speech regulations
A
- Times, place, and manner regulations: they don’t regulate the words being said but the circumstances.
- Anything defamatory, offensive, and obscene isn’t protected
- The topic of clear and Present danger
5
Q
Selective incorporation
A
Due to the 14th amendment, the bill of rights is applied to the states. The amendments incorporated are the first, second, fourth, sixth, and eighth.
6
Q
De jure segregation
A
Segregation by law
7
Q
De facto
A
Segregation by personal choice