AP Government Unit 3 Civil Rights and Liberties - 2025

Only evidence that was legally obtained will be admitted at trial

The due process clause (5th Am.) requires states to appoint an attorney if unable to afford one.

Held the 1st Amendment applies to schools. Symbolic speech allowed unless it was disruptive.

Congress shall make no law....abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.....

right of citizens to vote....shall not be denied....by reason of failure to pay poll tax or other tax.

Which practice became illegal after the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

Held there is a heavy presumption against prior restraint of publishing information.

Held that school-sponsored prayer violates the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment.

Due process in criminal cases is required by the:

A government policy to make-up for past legal discrimination

This case established the clear and present danger test to regulate speech.

Established the "separate but equal" doctrine

A writ of habeas corpus refers to

The nationalization of the Bill of Rights through the incorporation of the ___ has had a significant impact on state law

Which case did the Supreme Court decision strike down the “separate but equal” doctrine?

Segregating voters into separate districts was held unconstitutional in

In U.S. v. Lopez the Supreme Court held that congress cannot outlaw guns in school under

Powers not delegated to the U.S.....nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states....or people

Right of the people to be secure in their persons,houses, papers, and effects,against unreasonable searches and seizures

The Free Exercise Clause allowed Amish children to stop going to school after eighth grade.

Held marriage was a fundamental right and legalized same sex marriage.

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Affirmative Action Supreme Court Case determined race can be used in college admissions to promote diversity on campus

Directed federally funded school districts to provide equal opportunities for girls in sports and activities

Selectively incorporates the 2nd Amendment to the states