Fundamental freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights, such as freedom of speech, religion, press, and due process.

Protections against discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights and freedoms.

A provision in the First Amendment that protects individuals' rights to practice their religion freely.

A clause in the First Amendment that prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.

Spoken false statements that damage a person’s reputation.

Written false statements that harm a person’s reputation.

Speech or expression that is offensive and lacks serious value, often subject to government regulation

clear and present danger

A doctrine used to determine when speech can be limited if it poses an immediate threat.

Government action that prevents speech or publication before it occurs, generally unconstitutional.

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AP GOV - Vocab 3A

Question	Answer
civil liberties	Fundamental freedoms protected by the Bill of Rights, such as freedom of speech, religion, press, and due process.
civil rights	Protections against discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other characteristics.
bill of rights	The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing individual rights and freedoms.
Free Exercise Clause	A provision in the First Amendment that protects individuals' rights to practice their religion freely.
Establishment clause	A clause in the First Amendment that prohibits the government from establishing an official religion.
slander	Spoken false statements that damage a person’s reputation.
libel	Written false statements that harm a person’s reputation.
obscenity	Speech or expression that is offensive and lacks serious value, often subject to government regulation
clear and present danger	A doctrine used to determine when speech can be limited if it poses an immediate threat.
prior restraint	Government action that prevents speech or publication before it occurs, generally unconstitutional.

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