Freedom of Speech
What are civil liberties
protections for you, from the government
what is the free exercise clause?
govt shouldnt interfere with religious beliefs or (within reason) practices
What amendments are the law and justice amendments
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
what did tinker v. des moines protect
symbolic speech
can religion be used as an exception for required vaccinations?
yes
The due process clause is in this amendment
5th
What did the miller test define?
obscenity
can religious sentiments (such as 10 commandments) be displayed in government buildings and public spaces
yes
What are the three phases of law and justice?
Suspicion phase, Arrest and prosecution, and Trial and verdict
What are the exceptions to free speech? (these can be limited)
clear and present danger, slander/libel, threats, obscenity, commercial speech
the lemon test was used in relation to what clause in the first amendment
the establishment clause
This is the court case that led to the constitutional protection of privacy
What is Griswold v. Connecticut
what is the prior restraint doctrine
this means the government cannot censor an article before it is published
this is the change that occured when the lemon test was overturned
the courts now must consider “historical practices and understandings”
These are the amendments that contribute to the constitutional right to privacy
1, 3, 4, 9