political rights
why are political rights important?
allows individuals to participate freely in the political system
what does the second amendment protect?
the right of the people to keep and bear arms
The First Amendment's free-exercise clause gives...
the people the right to choose their own set of religious beliefs.
what religious guarantee did Engel v. Vitale protect
establishment clause- no state sponsored religion
what is symbolic speech?
speech doesn't always have to be verbal it can also be symbolic
civil rights are... provide an example
protections against the government. EX- freedom of religion, freedom of speech and press
what does the seventh amendment guarantee?
the right to sue
The First Amendment guarantees
religious freedom
what religious guarantee did Wisconsin v. Yoder protect?
free exercise clause
Our freedom of speech is limited due to what?
the clear and present danger rule
are constitutional rights extended to all equality?
Most constitutional rights are extended to all persons. The supreme court gas often held that "persons" include aliens- people who are not citizens of the country they live. Not all aliens however.
what does the ninth amendment guarantee?
guarantees rights that are not listed
what are limits of freedom of religion?
potentially causing harms to others
what is the importance of Barron v. Baltimore?
first supreme court case that held provisions of the bill of rights restrict and has followed that precedent since
what are "reasonable restrictions" of freedom of expression?
restricted if it incites offences punishable under law.
what is the Blaine amendment?
aimed to prevent the use of public funds to support parochial schools.
what four basic rights are protected by the sixth amendment?
1. speedy trial
2. confront witness
3. lawyer
4. informed charges
What is the purpose of the establishment clause?
to stop government from supporting one religion
Tinker v. Des Moines case protected what?
symbolic speech
what is sedition?
language intended to incite insurrection against the governing authority.
how are the 9th and 14th amendment similar? different?
protect us against government to a further extent
what are the five basic provisions of the fifth amendment?
1. grand jury
2. double jeopardy
3. self incrimination
4. sue process
5. eminent domain
Explain the difference between the establishment and free exercise clauses
The First Amendment's free-exercise clause gives the government the right to encourage specific religions. It also gives people the right to set up religious presentations on public property.
The Establishment Clause, however, is a restriction put on the Congress that prevents it from passing legislation regarding an establishment of religion.
Zelman v. Simmons- Harris allowed what?
parents can receive funds from states to receive a better education in public schools
what is seditious speech?
speech directed at the overthrow of government.