Chap 5 Flashcards
Equal protection of the law
A standard of equal treatment that must be observed by the govt
Due process of law
Denies govt right, without due process, to deprive people of life liberty and property
Selective incorporation
Court cases that apply bill of rights to states
Freedom of expression
Right of the people to speak publish and assemble
Freedom of religion
People shall be free to exercise their religion, and the govt may not establish a religion
Prior restraint
Censorship of a publication
Clear and present danger test
Law should not punish speech unless there was a clear and present danger of producing harmful actions
Libel
Writing that falsely injures another person
Symbolic speech
An act that conveys a political message
Free exercise clause
First amendment requirement that law cannot prevent free exercise of religion
Establishment clause
First amendment ban on laws “respecting an establishment of religion”
Wall of separation
Court ruling that govt cannot be involved with religion
Exclusionary rule
Improperly gathered evidence may not be introduced in a criminal trial
