Final Flashcards
What does the 1st amendment grant and what does it protect?
freedom of speech and press
freedom of religion (free exercise clause)
establishment clause
symbolic speech is also protected (non-verbal ex. gestures)
political and commercial speech
Does commercial or political speech get more protection?
political (non commercial) speech gets the most protection
What is the 3 step test to protecting commercial free speech
- Seeks to implement substantial gov. interest
- Directly advances that interest
- Goes no further than necessary to accomplish its objective
Free exercise clause
1st amendment
Prohibits government from enacting laws that prohibit or inhibit people from participating in or practicing their chosen religion
Establishment clause
1st amendment
Prevents government from establishing a government sponsored religion or promoting one
second amendment
right to bear arms
fourth amendment
no unreasonable search or seizure
search warrants based on probable cause necessary
What is the exclusionary rule and a justification for it
rule in 4th amendment
wanted evidence can’t be used at trial
Except: fruit of the poisonous tree- police believed in good faith they had a valid warrant
equal protection clause definition and amendment
14th amendment
states may not “deny to any person…the equal protection of the laws.”
(three tests, strict scrutiny)
what is the name of the 3 tests in the equal protection clause
strict scrutiny test
What are the 3 strict scrutiny classes (equal protection clause)
- Strict Scrutiny- If a law or action inhibits some person from a fundamental rights (strongest)
- Intermediate scrutiny- Must be substantially related to government objectives, normally gender, age or legitimacy
- rational basis- applies to not protected classes, normally matters of economic and social welfare
Administrative law (agencies)
The legislative and executive branches of government (federal and state) establish administrative agencies to enforce laws
ex. Drug Enforcement Agency, FCC
Does state or federal law have priority
federal law
Due Process clause
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law
5th and 14th amendment
substantive and procedural (2 types)
Substantive due process
Focuses on the substance – or content – of the law.
if the law focuses on a fundamental, compelling interest
non-fundmental, legitimate interest
procedural due process
Requires government to give people proper notice and hearing before depriving them of life, liberty, or property
Miranda rights
Standing
You must show standing in order to sue
some stake in the outcome of the lawsuit
statute of limitations
a statute that establishes the period during which a plaintiff must bring a lawsuit against a defendant
What are the two types of court jurisdiction?
subject matter and personal jurisdiction
personal jurisdiction
power over the people or property (2 types)
Jurisdiction over persons
(personal jurisdiction)
power of a court to make parties appear
states use long arm statutes (minimum contacts)
Sliding scale standard refers to what
jurisdiction in cyberspace (personal jurisdiction)
A court generally has jurisdiction over any property situated within its geographical __________
borders
You can file in federal court if?
the parties are not from he same states and
the amount in controversy is greater than $75,000
otherwise in state court
You own a patent and sue for someone violating that patent, does the federal government have subject matter jurisdiction?
yes, subject matter
Stare Decisis jurisdiction
2 parts, “to stand by decision”
- Decisions made by higher courts are binding on lower courts
- Courts can depart from precedent, but this is rare.