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Title: APUSGOV: Civil Rights

Description: civil rights

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Created: 04/28/2009 07:50:21

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Civil Rights
Definition
the ability to participate in politics, society, and the economy
Term
Civil Liberties
Definition
protection from unwarranted government intrusion
Term
Majoritarian
Definition
if it benefits all people and is paid for equally by everyone
Term
Client
Definition
if the benefits are concentrated and the costs are distributed
Term
Entrepreneurial
Definition
if the benefits are distributed but the costs are concentrated
Term
Interest Group
Definition
if both the benefits and costs are concentrated
Term
13th amendment
Definition
abolishes slavery
Term
14th amendment
Definition
citizenship for blacks
Term
15th amendment
Definition
Can't deny people the right to vote based on race
Term
Reasonable Basis test: lowest level of scrutiny
Definition
is the law rationally related to a legitimate government interest? age
Term
Moderate Scrutiny test
Definition
sex
Term
Strict scrutiny test
Definition
race
Term
quid pro quo
Definition
this for that
Term
Title IX
Definition
No one can be excluded from participating in an educational program on the basis of sex
Term
Full faith and credit clause
Definition
states must recognize legal actions of other states
Term
Defense of Marriage Act
Definition
States do not need to recognize same sex marriage laws from other states



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