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Details Title: American Gov. Ch.13 Description: Constitutional Freedoms Total Flash Cards: 35 Created: 02/18/2004 11:39:05	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Human Rights Definition fundamental freedoms Term Bill of Rights Definition guarantees basic rights in the Constitution of the United States; is composed in the first 10 amendments, and in several additional amendments. Term Incorporation Definition a process that extended the protections of te Bill of Rights against the actions of state and local governments; the process of setting up a legal community under state law. Term Nationalization Definition the process by which the government takes control of industry. Term 14th Amendment Definition defined citizenship,and laid the ground work for making individual rights national. Term Establishment clause Definition the First Amendment guarantee that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion." Term Free exercise clause Definition the First Amendment guarantee that prohibits government from unduly interfering with the free exercise of religion. Term Secular Definition nonreligious Term Parochial school Definition a school operated by a church or religious group. Term Equal Acess Act Definition allowing public high schools receiving federal funds to permit student religious groups to hold meetings in the school. Term Abridge Definition limit Term Precedent Definition a model on which to base later decisions or actions. Term Pure speech Definition the verbal expression of thought and opinion before an audience that has chosen to listen. Term Symbolic speech Definition the use of actions and symbols, in addition to or instead of words, to express opinions. Term Seditious speech Definition speech urging resistance to lawful authority or advocating the overthrow of the government. Term Clear and Present Danger Definition when speech in question clearly presents an immediate danger to the public's safety. Term Slander Definition False speech intended to damage a person's reputation Term Libel Definition false written or published statements intended to damage a person's reputation Term Lewd Definition indecent Term Obscene Definition not modest nor decent Term Profane Definition showing disrepect for sacred things Term Fightng Words Definition they provide immediate violence do not constitute protected speech Term Prior Restraint Definition government censorship of information before it is published or broadcasted Term Sequestered Definition jury that is isolated from public and press Term Gag Order Definition an order by the judge barring the press from publishing certain types of information about a pending court case Term Sheild Laws Definition a law that gives reporters some means of protection against being forced to disclose confidential information or sources in state courts Term Federal Communications Commission Definition a government agency that regulates the actions of Radio and TV Term Picketing Definition patrolling an establishment to convince workers and the public not to enter it-- by labor unions Term Holocaust Definition the mass extermination of Jews and other groups by the Naxis during world war II Term Heckler's Veto Definition public voetos the free speech ans assembly of unpopular groups by claiming they will result in violence Term Clear and Present danger Doctrine Definition The Smith ACT made it illegal to overthrow the government and allowed the arrest and conviction of those who try Term Along with enjoyment of human rights come Definition Responsility to carry our duties as citizens so that the country thrives Term Bill of Rights Definition composed of the first 10 amendments and in several addtional amendments. It protects individuals from actions which may threaten a person's basic right. Term Incorporation Definition extended the Bill of Rights to protect indivduals form all levels of the government Term Nationalization Definition citizens who believe that a state or local authority has denied them their basic rights may take their case to a federal court