Learning Targets Flashcards
How does the US constitution protect individual liberties and rights?
The bill of rights, the 14th amendment
What are the rights protected in the Bill of Rights?
RAPPS, right to keep and bear arms, no quartering, no illegal searches and seizures, no self incrimination, right to a speedy trial, right to a jury trial, no cruel and unusual punishment, more rights then those names in the constitution,
I can explain the extent to which the supreme courts interpretation of the first and 2nd amendment reflects a commitment to individual liberty.
Mcdonald v chicago - right to bear arms are applied to the states.
tinker v des moines - ruled in favor of tinker symbolic speech is protected by the first amendment.
How has the supreme court attempted to balance claims of individual freedom with laws and enforcement procedures that promote public order and safety?
Schenck v us - Ruled against Schenck who claimed his 1st amendement was being infringed on. Supreme court rules in favor of promoting public order and safety tather than protecting schencks freedo of speech.
What are the implication of the doctrine of selective incorporation?
It ensures that states cannot make laws that take away our constitutional rights.
to what extent are states limited by the due process clause from infringing upon individual freedoms?
How have constitutional provisions supported and motivated social movements?
the equal protections clause has supported the civil rights movement.
How has the government responded to social movements?
enacts law or policies to support social movements.
how has the courts at times allowed the restriction of the civil rights of minority groups and at other times has protected them?
What are the implications of the doctrine of selective incorporation ?
That rhe bill of rights can also apply to the states. States cannot infringe on your constitutional rights.
To what extent are states limited by the due process clause from infringing upon indicidual rights?
Mapp v. Ohio - they couldnt charge her for the magazines bc they were illegally obtained. The due process clause allowed for the 4th amendment to be applied to the states.
Miranda v. Arizona - Miranda was not read his rights so they could not prosecute him. The 6th amendment was applied to the states.
Gideon v wainwright -
What is the due process clause ?
nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law
