Civil Liberties & Civil Rights

Even hateful, unpopular speech was determined to be protected in which case?

This case established that burning the American flag is protected as symbolic speech

This case established that school encouraged prayer violates the First Amendment

What is the difference between libel and slander?

Overturned the decision from Plessy v. Ferguson, said segregation by race was unconstitutional

Right to vote shall not be denied based on race

Which of the following is not protected by the 1st amendment

Clause of the 14th Amendment is used in the incorporation doctrine to protect civil liberties

This case established that race as one of many factors may be used in college admissions

Engel v. Vitale used the establishment clause to

This case established that the police must inform arrested suspects of their rights under law

The concept of applying the Bill of Rights to state governments through court cases is the

What is double jeopardy?

This case established that students do not have the same 4th amendment protections in school

This case determined that public funding can't go to private schools for books/teacher salaries

This case established that everyone has the right to counsel (a lawyer).

Which amendment created the obligation of jury duty

What is the purpose of Affirmative Action?

This ensures that accused people are treated fairly by the government

Which amendment/clause has been used to fight for civil rights/equality

The right to vote cannot be denied based on failure to pay a poll tax

This case established that students have the right to expressive speech/symbolic speech

Protects speech, religion, press, petition, assembly

Slavery shall not exist in the United States

This case established the precedent of "separate but equal"

Specific warrants are required for government searches and seizures of property

Case that protected the right against self incrimination and the right to remain silent

This case established that schools have the final say in the content of their publications

The right to vote shall not be denied based on gender

This case was 1st time the S.C. applied any part of the Bill or Rights to the States (speech)

The Exclusionary Rule states that

This clause allows people to practice their own religion

No cruel and unusual punishment or excessive fines/bails

Due process, no double jeopardy, right to remain silent

Right to a fair trial with legal counsel

The 'clear and present danger' test was established in which case?

Citizens right to inherent right privacy was protected in which case

This case established that items found in an illegal search cannot be used in court

All citizens ages 18 and older may vote in U.S. elections

All citizens must be treated equally under law , no states may deny the rights of citizens