Political Parties
How many parties does the United States have since Abraham Lincoln?
Two-party system
What does the second amendment protect?
it protect the the right for people ti bare arm (own guns)
What is freedom of religion?
It's the right to change your religion or beliefs at any time.
What is Lemon V. Kurtzman?
Establishing the "Lemon Test," a three-pronged test for determining whether a statute passes scrutiny under the First Amendment's prohibition of laws "respecting an establishment of religion
what is seditious speech?
speech directed at the overthrow of the government
How do third parties have to show their support?
by getting voters signatures
The five basic rights protected in the first amendment?
Speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
How did Jefferson deal with the separation of church and state?
Confusion among the American colonists as they struggled to combine governance with religious expression.
Why is Engel V. Vitale important?
Because it established that it was unconstitutional for public schools to lead students in prayer
what is seditious speech?
consists of nonverbal, nonwritten forms of communication, such as flag burning, wearing armbands, and burning of draft cards
What three countries operate under one party?
China, Cuba, North Korea
What does the fourth amendment protect?
unreasonable seizure and search means the need a reason to search
What is the difference between Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause?
The establishment Clause means no state-sponsored religion and the Free Exercise Clause means free to practice ones religion.
What is the Wisconsin V. Yoder case
It was a state law requiring that children attend school past eighth grade violates the parents' constitutional right to direct the religious upbringing of their children.
what has the court ruled in response to sedition speech
The court upheld Sedition Act convictions against First Amendment challenges
What are democrats generally seen as?
They are seen as liberal
what does the seventh amendment mean?
the right of trial by jury shall be preserved
Why is there freedom of religion?
To prevents the cultural majority from using the power of the state to impose their beliefs on others
What is Parochial school mean?
Its a the private schools are maintained by a religious body usually for elementary and secondary instruction
Is symbolic speech protected?
yes, it is generally protected by the First Amendment unless it causes a specific, direct threat to another individual or public order.
What do parties nominate? They share their views on major issues.
What does the tenth amendment reserve
The federal government has only those powers specifically granted by the Constitution.
why have courts upheld the law prohibiting poisonous snakes in religious rites?
The reason is because of the danger snakes have
What is secular purpose?
Government action be justified by a primary, genuine secular purpose.
what are reasonable restrictions?
the limitation imposed upon a. person in enjoyment of the right should not be arbitrary or of an excessive nature