US Gov Bill of Rights 1

Freedom of Speech

100

This term describes written words that are intentionally untrue and directed to harm another person's reputation.

Libel

200

This term describes acts of "speech" that involve actions like picketing and wearing armbands in protest. 

Speech plus

300

This form of speech is almost universally protected by the first amendment. 

Truth

400

This test is used to determine if a form of speech is allowed to be censored by the government. 

Clear and Present Danger

500

This case found that it is legal to publish secret government documents, even if they were not obtained legally. 

New York Times v. U.S.

Freedom of Religion

100

This clause of the 1st Amendment guarantees that Congress shall make no laws to create or support a particular religion?

The establishment clause

200

This clause guarantees that the people may freely practice their religion (within reason). 

The exercise clause

300

The words Jefferson used to describe the separation of church and state in his private letter? 

A wall of separation

400

What test is used to determine if a new law violates the establishment clause?

The Lemon Test

500

This landmark case found that students could refuse to participate in the pledge of allegiance for religious reasons.

West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette

Due Process

100

This rule establishes that evidence found in an illegal search cannot be used in court. 

Exclusionary rule

200

This "oldest institution in the Constitution" is partially incorporated and used to determine if there is enough evidence to justify a trial 

Grand Jury

300

This right contained in the fifth amendment ensures that you cannot be put on trial twice for the same crime

Double Jeopardy

400

This rule requires police to repeat a statement to all arrested suspects to ensure that they know their rights

Miranda Rule

500

This case established the exclusionary rule

Mapp v. Ohio

Due Process 2

100

This term describes all of the steps that the government must go through to imprison a citizen. 

Due process

200

This is guaranteed if you are on trial. If you cannot afford it, one is provided to you. 

Counsel/Lawyer

300

This is the process that the government uses to take land from the people for "public good" 

Eminent Domain

400

This kind of punishment is not allowed in the United States but is hard to define in court. 

Cruel and Unusual punishment

500

This case established that the right of Double Jeopardy was not incorporated, resulting in the execution of the accused.

Palko v. Connecticut

Privacy

100

The fourth amendment guarantees that all people should be protected from what?

Search and seizure

500

This case established that people could pursue private medical procedures without government intervention. 

Roe v. Wade