constitutional law
a provision of the US constitution
amendment
the part of a challenged law or government action that must be non religious
primary purpose
fair treatment when government action affects a persons interest
procedural due process
unwelcome sexual advances in the workplace
sexual harrassment
unconstitutional practice of separation by race
Freedom to possess weapons is known as ____ in the constitution
right to bear arms
prohibits government from establishing a church
establishment clause
used by courts to protect basic freedoms by making sure that gov. does not violate a fundamental right without good reason
substantive due process
drawing districts to support own political party
gerrymandering
allowed facilities to be racially separate as long as they were basically equal
separate but equal
protects people from unlawful discrimination
equal protection
protects individuals right to worship as they choose
free exercise clause
rights not specifically listed in the constitution
unenumerated rights
steps taken to promote diversity
affirmative action
created to enforce segregation
Jim crow laws
Right to practice your own religion without persecution is known as
freedom of religion
operation of the law or action must not foster excessive ___
entanglement
idea of due process means government has an obligation to treat people ____
fairly
uncomfortable working environment in context of sexual harrassment
hostile environment
treating someone poorly based on color of skin/ethinicity
discrimination
Equal protection is a requirement of which amendment
private school affiliated with a religion
parochial school
which amendments is due Process stated in
5th and 14th
this or that in Latin
quid pro quo
done to compensate for an injury