Pols Test 1 A

Designed 2 prevent discrimination @ "public accommodations." Ended segregation in public places

Principle that all people must be equally protected by the law

Provides additional protections for women against employment discrimination; extends statute of limitations coverage

The ability to make others act in a way they otherwise might not have done

Congress may not declare any religion to be the official religion of the United States

SC ruling = Constitution does not provide the rt to abortion, gave states full power to regulate abortions

The clause guarantees the freedom to practice the religion of one’s choosing

Enforces the 15th Amendment to the Constitution

Every state must accept the public acts, records, and court proceedings of every other state.

Created a "good faith" exception to the Fourth Amendment's exclusionary rule

Federal policies requiring employers 2 address inequities in hiring & advancement to disadvantaged groups

This clause implies that Congress has additional powers to carry out its enumerated powers

Prohibitions on government actions that infringe on natural rights

Supreme Court case that upheld racial segregation

Court case that created the need for the 14th Amendment

Form of equality of outcome that values using govt policy 2 minimize the economic disparities found in society

Constitutional restriction against discrimination laws, legal basis 4 eliminating laws that permit racial discrimination

Created the exclusionary rule; required police to obtain warrants to conduct a search

Protects US citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government

Individual mandate requiring all citizens 2 have health insurance is constitutional under taxing powers of Fed Govt

Protects freedom of religion, press, speech, petition, and assembly

Proposed constitutional amendment assuring equal rights for women

US may not prohibit publication of classified defense documents that no longer pose a threat 2 national security

Widespread public acceptance of the official standing of a political figure or institution

Racial quotas in college admissions violate the equal protection clause

Constitutional rights that demand action by the federal government to protect liberties

Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program/activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Fundamental fairness in formal legal proceedings to protect against arbitrary denial of life, liberty, and property

Citizens of each state are entitled to the same rights by every state

All state laws must agree with the Constitution and all laws of the United States