• Public Forum- streets, sidewalks, public parks -Areas generally open to public
• Limited Public Forum- school rooms
-Opened by state on permanent/limited basis
• Non Public Forum- most other public places
-Military bases, city bus...
Con Law - Hierarchy of Laws
1. Constitution
2. Act of Congress
Treaty
3. Executive Agreement- foreign policy/affairs
Executive Order – domestic policy
4. State Law
Con Law - Justiciability
Ripeness
Advisory Opinions
Mootness
Political Questions
Standing
Con Law - “Content Neutral” Regulation of
Time, Place, Manner (Method)
Apply 3-part test. Regulation must:
1. Further a significant government interest
2. Be narrowly tailored, and
3. Leave open alternative channels of communication
Con Law - Fundamental Right of Privacy
C Contraception
A Abortion
M Marriage
P Procreation
E Private Education
R Family Relations
Con Law - “Fundamental” Right to Vote
Apply Strict Scrutiny:
1. Discrimination in voting
2. Reapportionment
3. Switching party affiliation
4. Ballot restrictions based on “special
interests” (land ownership)
Con Law - Non-Fundamental Voting Rights
Apply Rational Basis:
- The right to be a candidate
1. Payment of a filing fee
2. Minimum and maximum age restrictions
