Chapter 10

Question 0

civil rights

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the equal status and treatment in the eyes of the government and to participate equally in the government

Question 1

civil liberties

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the basic freedoms to think and to act that all people possess, and the government must protect (social contract theory)

Question 2

due process of the law

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following established and complete legal procedures

Question 3

Engel v. Vitale

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the court used the establishment clause to eliminate religious activity of al sorts; which had originally been part of public ceremonies

Question 4

Lemon v. Kurtzman

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give public funds, to religious public schools

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slander

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a spoken defamatory statement

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libel

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defamation in print

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treason

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making war against the US or giving “aid and comfort” to it’s enemies

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sedition

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speech or actions that inspire revolt against the government

Question 9

Schneck v. United States

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the most strict protection of free speech would not protect a man in falsely shouting fire in a theatre and causing a panic

Question 10

Who broadcasts TV, Radio and Internet

Answer 10

The Federal Communications Commission

The FCC

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Which is less regulated cable TV or broadcast TV?

Answer 11

Broadcast TV because you have to pay for cable TV and it takes effort to get to different channels

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Prior restraint

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government action that seeks to prevent materials form being published

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Near v. Minnesota

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they said what they did was illegal but the people can be punished if the publish a paper in a criminal proceeding

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Symbolic speech

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the communication of ideas through symbols and actions

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Texas v. Johnson

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the Supreme Court ruled that burning the American flag as part of a political protest was a protected act of free speech

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What are the requirements for assemblies to be legal?

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Must be peaceful

Must follow local laws and ordinances (have a permit from a local government)

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Exclusionary Rule

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evidence obtained illegally may not be used in a trial against a person

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Map v. Ohio

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court expanded the exclusionary rule to state actions

Question 19

in “plain view”

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they can only seize if its “in plain view” and the office doesn’t search for it

Question 20

When are warrants needed?

Pedestrians

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stopping a person is considered a seizure police can stop som eone on the basis of reasonable suspicion

Question 21

When are warrants needed?

Cars

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The 4th Ammendments:

under some circumstances the police can stop and search cars without a warrant

Question 22

When are warrants not needed?

Wiretapping

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The court didn’t view wire tapping as an illegal search

Question 23

Is right to privacy is explicitly mentioned in the constitution?

Answer 23

nope

Question 24

griswald v. connecticut

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the connecticut statue was void null because it conflicted with the 1, 3, 4, 9, ammendment

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Roe v. Wade

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the court said that a woman's right to an abortion fell within the right to privacy protected by the 14th Ammendment

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procedural due process

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the requirement that gov't follow certain procedures before punishing a person

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substantive due process

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the idea that the laws themselves must right that cannot be taken away from them

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civil law

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private disputes between people over property or relationships

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criminal law

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deals with crimes and their punishment

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Miranda v. Arizona

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-Got the Miranda Rights right to remain silent right to have an attourney present if they cannot afford one one will be appointed to you

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Gregg v. Georgia

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the death penalty doesn't violate the constitution in all circumstances

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1st Ammendment

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protects freedom of speech and expression and forbids congress from making laws that establish a religion

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2nd Ammendment

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protects the right to bear arms

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4th Amendment

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prohibits the government from searching a building or person, seizing a person without first meeting specific legal standards

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5th Amendments

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Protects people accused of a crime - Needs grand jury indictment for most serious crime - protects people from unfair government actions - prohibits government from confiscation property without proper payment

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6th Amendment

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protects people accused of a crime | -requires speedy and public trial by jury

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7th Amendment

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gurantees trial by jury in federal civil cases involving more than $20

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8th Amendment

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protects against excessive bail or fines in criminal cases and against "cruel and unusual punishment"

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9th Amendment

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protects other right that are not specifically mentioned in the constitution