EOC deck #4 Flashcards
Miranda versus Arizona
Ruled that a persons fifth amendment rights begin at the time of arrest. The name Miranda rights come from this case.
Tinker versus Des Moines
Establishes the extent of public school students constitutional rights while at school. Specifically about black armbands worn to school to protest the war in Vietnam.
Hazelwood versus khulmeier
Establishes that the first amendment does not require schools to promote particular types of student speech meaning specifically about a school newspaper. The paper with sponsored by the school and the school was within its rights to prevent publication of articles it found in appropriate
United States versus Nixon
Court ruling forest, President Nixon to turn over secret tapes of White House conversations. Due process of law more important than executive privilege, which is the right to withhold information from other government branches
In re Gault
Landmark US supreme court decision that held the juveniles accused of crimes in a delinquency proceeding must be afforded many of the same due process rights as adults
Bush versus gore
After issues with voters ballots in Florida, the Florida Supreme Court issued a recount. The US Supreme Court ruled that this was unconstitutional since in essence, the Florida Supreme Court was creating a new election law meaning something they cannot do the recount was stopped, and George Bush declared the winner in Florida and the nation.
Heller versus DC
Corthell that the second amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm. I’m connected with service in militia and to use that firearm for traditionally, lawful purposes, such a self-defense within the home
Juvenile rights
Minors in juvenile court, delinquency proceedings do not have the same constitutional rights as those given to adults in regular criminal court cases. In re Gault strengthen some of their rights such as the right to know the charges and the right to an attorney.
Segregation
The inn for separation of different racial groups
Communist party
Political party in the United States, which supports communism the economic and political system, in which the government owns the means of production, and decides what will be produced
Libertarian party
Political party in the United States. That believes each individual has the right to control his or her own body, action, speech, and property. Governments only role is to help individuals defend themselves from force and fraud.
Socialist party
Political party in the United States, which supports Socialism, working people own and control, the means of production and distribution through democratically, controlled public agencies, cooperatives, or other collective groups
Democratic party
One of the two major political parties in the United States. Consider to be more liberal, the party supports a stronger role for the federal government in providing social programs.
Republican party
One of the two major political parties in the United States. Consider to be more conservative, the party supports reducing the power of federal government in providing social programs.
Two party system
US only has two main political parties, but hundreds of smaller parties. Smaller parties usually do not have a significant impact on national politics, but have at times sway the vote enough to help one of the major candidates to win.
Constitutional requirements for the house of representatives
Candidates must be at least 25 years old. Having a citizen of the US for at least seven years. Be a legal resident of the state you represent.
Constitutional requirements for the Senate
Candidates must be at least 30 years old. Having a citizen of the US for at least nine years. Be a legal resident of the state you represent.
Constitutional requirements for the president
Must be at least 35 years old. Be a native born US citizen. Be a resident of the United States for at least 14 years
Special interest groups
Organizations of people, with common interests who try to influence government, policies, and decisions
Lobbyist
A person pay to represent an interest groups viewpoint
Lobbying
Seeking the influence, a political or public official on an issue
Political action committee
The part of a special interest group that collects voluntary contributions from members to find political candidates and political parties, that the interest groups favors
Watch dog
A group of people who act as protectors of other citizens against illegal, and efficient and unethical practices in government. They closely monitor how things are done by politicians, and draw attention to anything that is not done properly.
Bias
An attitude that always favors, one way of a feeling or acting over any other. Not always obvious.
Symbolism
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. He was often and political campaigns to sway voters.
