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AP Gov Unit 3 Vocab

AP Gov Unit 3 - Civil Rights and Liberties

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14th Amendment equal protection for citizens of states (continues the 5th) and defines citizenship
Rights protected by the 1st Amendment Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
5th Amendment rights of people accused of crimes, includes right to due process (federal), double jeopardy, self-incrimination
6th Amendment - right to speedy and public trial, includes right to an attorney and confront witnesses
8th Amendment protection against cruel and unusual punishment (does not include death penalty)
Civil Rights positive acts of government, designed to prevent discrimination and provide for equality before the law
Civil Liberties rights that belong to everyone
Due process clause Clause in the Fifth Amendment limiting the power of the national government; similar clause in the Fourteenth Amendment prohibiting state governments from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Equal protection clause Clause in the Fourteenth Amendment that forbids any state to deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
Substantive Due Process using actions and symbols to convey an idea rather than words (e.g., burning a flag) - may be restricted if they endanger public safety
Selective Incorporation The process by which provisions of the bill of rights are brought within the scope of the Fourteenth Amendment and so applied to state and local governments.
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