Court Cases
Which court case ruled that it is constitutional to keep and bear arms for self defense in one's home?
McDonald v U.S.
What right the 8th amendment give
Right to no cruel or unusual punishment
The Bill of Rights consist of which amendments?
Amendments 1-10
What clause prohibits the government from making a law "establishing" a religion?
Establishment clause
What court cases holding ruled that ruled that public schools could not lead students in prayer during school hours?
Engel v Viatle
In McDonald v Chicago it was ruled that to restrict the right own a gun in homes in terms of self defense would violated this amendment right?
2nd amendment
The Bill of Rights is design to protect what?
Civil liberties and rights
What clause guarantees that the government cannot take a person's basic rights to “life, liberty, or property", without due process of law?
Due process clause
Which court case gave citizens the right to counsel (demand a lawyer), public attorney if they cannot afford lawyer ?
Gideon v Wainwright
The 1st amendment was used in what court case?
This amendment was used in New York Times v U.S. court ruling
What is the incorporation doctrine ?
The doctrine by which portions of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to the states.
What clause protects citizens right to practice their religion as they please as long as it doesn’t go against “public morals”.? It also prevents the government from interfering with religious belief and practice within limits
Free exercise clause
In what case did the court ruled that 1st amendment rights can restricted if it is “ a clear a present danger” to others and/or the public?
Schenck v U.S.
Due process writes are protected by these two amendments
5th & 6th amendments
What is the doctrine in which the Supreme Court incorporates certain parts of the Bill of Rights rather than all of it at once? It also limits the state's power to regulate civil rights or violate them.
Selective incorporation
What clause bars the government from passing laws or taking official actions that treat similarly-situated people or groups of people differently?
Equal protection clause
What court case ruled that a state law requiring students to attend school past 8th grade violates parents constitutional rights to direct religious upbringing of their children?
Wisconsin v Yoder
This amendment was used in the following court cases : McDonald v Chicago, Gideon v Wainwright, etc.
14th amendment
What is the difference between civil liberties and civil rights?
Liberties: Personal guarantees of freedoms that apply to all citizens
Rights: Freedom from discrimination that apply to certain groups
Name all clauses mentioned in Unit 8?
Equal protection, free exercise, establishment, due process