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Government Ch 5

TermDefinition
Plays the largest role in interpreting the Bill of Rights Supreme Court
A civil liberty protected by the Bill of Rights right to religious freedom
Unpopular form of expression protected by the First Amendment flag burning
incorporation applying the Bill of Rights to the states through Supreme Court decisions
A right that has not been subject to incorporation. the right to a jury trial
What the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eights Amendments protect: rights in the legal system
"You have the right to remain silent reflects what provision in the Bill of Rights? self-incrimination
"prior restraint" preventing publication of certain material or information
How the First Amendment relates to religion in the US the government cannot support or favor any religion
Engel v Vitale Ended prayer in public schools, emphasizing the Establishment Clause
civil liberties freedoms that all people are considered to be born with
civil rights guarantees that come with being a member of society
Role of the Supreme Court to review the legal decisions made by lower courts
The Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause deal with: the freedom of religion
Unenumerated rights: rights that exist beyond those specified in the Constitution
the Amendment that implies the right to privacy: 9th Amendment
When a state law and a federal law clash, who wins? the federal law takes precedence
Cities may set rules about assembly in public spaces if: the rules are enforced for ALL groups
Ture OR False: If a person's religious faith conflicts with the law of the land, they do not have to obey the law. False
10th Amendment Concerned with the balance of federal and state power
Miranda v Arizona Established that law enforcement must inform suspects, upon arrest, of their rights
re Kemmler Supreme Court decided that any method of execution is acceptable as long as it does not involve torture or lingering death.
Terry v Ohio Allowed police to search individuals if they have a reasonable justification for doing so.
True OR False: There are situations where government can legally limit an individual's speech. True
True OR False: Both verbal and symbolic speech are protected under the First Amendment True
True OR False: Communities can make laws that regulate where people can legally assemble True
True OR False: Under the First Amendment, people are allowed to criticize politicians. True
True OR False: Under the First Amendment, people are allowed to tell military secrets to our enemies False
True OR False: Under the First Amendment, people are allowed to spread untrue rumors to harm someone. False
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