Chapter 6 Flashcards

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Separate-but-equal doctrine

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Doctrine established in Plessy v Ferguson that African Americans could constitutionally be kept in separate but equal facilities

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Suspect classification

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Classifications of people based on their race or ethnicity; laws so classifying people are subject to “strict scrutiny”

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Strict scrutiny

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Standard by which “suspect classifications” are judged. To be upheld, such a classification must be related to a “compelling government interest”, be “narrowly tailored” to achieve that interest, and use the “least restrictive means” available

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4
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De Jure segregation

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Racial segregation that is required by law

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De facto segregation

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Racial segregation that occurs in schools, not as a result of the law, but as a result of patterns of residential settlement

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6
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Civil disobedience

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Opposing a law one considers unjust by peacefully disobeying it and accepting the resultant punishment

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Police powers

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State power to affect laws promoting health, safety, and morals

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8
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Equality of results

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Making certain that people achieve the same result

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Affirmative action

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Laws or administrative regulations that require a business firm, gov agency, labor union, school, college, or other organization to take positive steps to increase the number of African Americans, other minorities, or women in its membership

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Reverse discrimination

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Using race or sex to give preferential treatment to some people

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Equality of opportunity

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Giving people an equal chance to succeed

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Civil rights

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Rights of people to be rested without unreasonable or unconstitutional differences

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