Unit 3 Vocab

Question 1

Equal Protection Clause

Answer 1

Guarantees the right of protection from discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, and sex
*14th Amendment

Question 2

Due Process Clause

Answer 2

Guarantees the gov’t must follow certain procedures (due process of law) before they may deprive a person of a protected life, liberty, or property
- 5th Amendment: applies to national gov’t
- 14th Amendment: applies to state gov’t

Question 3

Selective Incorporation

Answer 3

Extends protections of the Bill of Rights to the states
- Legal Doctrine
- *Through due process clause of 14th Amendment

Question 4

Exclusionary Rule

Answer 4

Evidence illegally seized by law enforcement officers in violation of the suspect’s 14th Amendment rights cannot be used against that suspect in criminal prosecution

Question 5

Miranda Rule

Answer 5

Requires accused persons to be informed of some procedural protections found in 5th & 6th Amendments prior to interrogation
- *Legal Doctrine

Question 6

Prior Restraint

Answer 6

Form of censorship that allows the gov’t to review the content of printed materials & prevent their publication