UNIT 4 EXAM

Question 1

Civil Liberties

Answer 1

freedoms the government cannot take away

Question 2

Establishment

Answer 2

The government cannot establish a state religion (Lee v. Weismann; schools cannot force students to engage in prayer)

Question 3

Civil Liberties in the Bill of Rights

Answer 3

Civil liberties are outlined in the bill of rights (1st 10 amendments)

Question 4

The role of the Supreme Court in interpreting civil liberties

Answer 4

the Supreme Court interprets the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. They decide when the government has violated your civil liberties through judicial review

Question 5

Judicial Review

Answer 5

The judiciary determines when the government has crossed the line established by the Bill of Rights through judicial review

Question 6

Incorporation

Answer 6

Process of applying an amendment to the states so that it protects people from state/local governments infringing on their rights/liberties

Question 7

Freedom of Expression

Answer 7

congress can make no law respecting the law of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech

Question 8

Free Exercise

Answer 8

The government cannot restrict your right to practice religion

Question 9

Freedom of Privacy

Answer 9

3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, and 14th Amendment; an implied right

Question 10

Due Process

Answer 10

fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen’s entitlement.

Question 11

Property Rights

Answer 11

the rights individuals or firms have to the exclusive use of their property, including the right to buy or sell it

Question 12

California Demographics

Answer 12

Largest ethnic group in California: Hispanics/Latinos make up 40% of California’s demographic