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16 Cards in this Set
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civil liberties
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restraints on government against individuals
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First amendment rights
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Freedom of..
speech the press assembly and right to petition religion separation of church and state |
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slander
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puplic utering of false statements that harms the good reputation of another
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obscenity
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average moral violation
only sexual nature offensive conduct lacks art, science... |
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hate speech
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speech that incites violence, prejudicial action, disparages, or intimidates a group of people.
Attacking people based on their ethnicity, race or other criteria. |
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hecklers veto
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Restrict freedom of speech of Listener to prevent a clear and present danger to order and of violence.
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fighting words
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A speaker's written/spoken words to incite hate or/and violence.
No racial, religious, or ethical slurs. |
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established clause
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prohibits the establishment of a church by national government.
Seperation of church and state. |
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restriction on free practice of religion
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- No Prayer
-No creationism / Evolution allowed -no Nativity / ten commandments |
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Bill of Right
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List of what the government cant do to the citizens.
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Privacy rights
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right to:
die suicide remove life support abortion |
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prior restraint
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censorship
stop speech before it happens. |
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clear and present danger
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when a person's free speech can be curtailed constitutionally when the remark presents and clear and presents danger to the peace and public order.
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bad-tendency rule
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1st amendment right curtailed if evil.
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Name four rules that ensure separation of church and state
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1. no church of state or nation
2. Can't pass laws that favor or aid churches. 3. Can't force people to attend church 4. Only secular support from the state |
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When can religious practice be controlled by the state?
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when the religious practice works against public policy and the public welfare.
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