Cold War Context
This period created fear of communism in the U.S.
What is the Cold War / Second Red Scare?
This group investigated suspected communists.
What is HUAC (House Un-American Activities Committee)?
This man was called to testify before HUAC.
Who is John Thomas Watkins?
This amendment protects due process.
What is the Fifth Amendment?
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of this person.
Who is Watkins?
This term means basic rights like freedom of speech and privacy.
What are civil liberties?
This legal order forces someone to testify.
What is a subpoena?
Watkins worked as this type of organizer.
What is a labor union organizer?
This term means fair treatment under the law.
What is due process?
The decision limited the power of these.
What are congressional investigations?
This system involves the government controlling property and resources.
What is communism?
Witnesses were often pressured to do this during hearings.
What is name other people?
Watkins refused to answer questions about this.
What is other people or names of suspected communists?
The Court examined whether Congress had this type of power.
What is unlimited investigative power?
This freedom was strengthened by the case.
What is freedom of association (or civil liberties)?
This was the main fear Americans had during the Red Scare.
What is the spread of communism in the U.S.?
One consequence of not cooperating with HUAC was this.
What is job loss, public criticism, or criminal charges?
Watkins was charged with this crime.
What is contempt of Congress?
Watkins argued his rights were violated because the questions were this.
What are unclear or vague?
The Court said investigations must be this.
What is clear and specific?
This is one reason the government increased investigations during this time.
What is to find and stop suspected communists?
Critics believed HUAC violated these protections.
What are constitutional rights or civil liberties?
After being convicted, Watkins did this.
What is appeal to the Supreme Court?
This is the main question of the case.
What is can Congress force someone to answer unclear questions?
This is the balance the Court emphasized.
What is national security vs. individual rights?