Political Parties
What are the two political parties?
Republicans and Democrats
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
Ten amendments
What are the two clauses under the freedom of religion?
Free Exercise and Establishment
What did Korematsu V. United States deal with?
The forced evacuation of Japanese Americans to internment camps
What is the difference between libel and slander?
Libel is false/malicious use of printed words, while slander is the false/malicious use of spoken words.
What must third party candidates receive to be placed on the ballot?
Signatures
What right does the Second Amendment protect?
The right to keep and bear arms
What is the Lemon Test?
A standard which is used to decide whether a state law establishes a religion, and therefore, goes against the freedom of religion
What was Tinker v Des Moines an example of?
Symbolic Speech
What types of actions are not protected under symbolic speech?
Crimes and actions that can harm others
What do Green Parties prioritize?
Environmental issues
Which amendment guarantees that the government cannot infringe upon rights not directly stated?
Ninth Amendment
What types of religious practices can be restricted?
Practices which can harm others
What was the Supreme Court's decision in Schenck v US?
Schenck was guilty of sedition
What is sedition?
The crime of attempting to overthrow the government by force.
What did George Washington believe about political parties?
He was against them and believed that they would lead to corruption and division within the nation.
What right is restricted for non US citizens living in the US?
Unrestricted national travel
Can student religious groups meet at public high schools?
Yes, as long as they allow other extracurricular groups and are federally funded
What clause did Engel v Vitale deal with and how?
Establishment Clause; Supreme Court deemed it unconstitutional for schools to hold school prayers as it establishes a religion and religious practice in the school
Do students have freedom of speech in public schools?
Yes, as long as it does not disrupt the functioning of school or violate school policies
Why was the Republican Party originally formed?
It was formed to oppose the spread of slavery in the US.
What are the five rights guaranteed in the Fifth Amendment?
The right to a jury trial, protection of private property, protection against self incrimination, protection against double jeopardy, and the right to a fair trial.
What are the three standards of the Lemon Test?
1. The law must be secular (not religious based)
2. The law must neither promote nor inhibit religion
3. The law must not foster an excessive entanglement between the gov. and religion
What clause did Wisconsin v Yoder deal with and how?
Free Exercise Clause; the Amish children were allowed to finish school earlier than the legal age of 16 as it allowed them to fulfill their duties and continue their religious practice
Can public schools restrict student's freedom of press?
Yes, schools can censor school sponsored student expression as long as they have a valid reason to do so