Chapter 13 Vocabulary Test Questions – Flashcards
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Incorporation
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A process that extended the protections of the Bill of the Rights against the actions of state and local governments
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Secular
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Nonreligious
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Precedent
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A model on which to base later decisions or actions
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Libel
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False written or published statements intended to damage a person's reputation
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Gag order
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An order by a judge barring the press from publishing certain types of information about a pending court case
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Slander
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False speech intended to damage a person's reputation
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Symbolic speech
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The use of actions and symbols, in addition to or instead of words, to express opinions
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Pure speech
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The verbal expression of thought and opinion before an audience that has chosen to listen
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Shield laws
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A law that gives reporters some means of protection against being forced to disclose confidential information or sources in state courts
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Free exercise clause
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The first amendment guaranteed that prohibits government from unduly interfering with the free exercise of religion
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Establishment clause
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The first amendment guarantee that "congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"
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Heckler's veto
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Public veto of free speech and assembly rights of unpopular groups by claiming demonstrations will result in violence
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Seditious speech
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Speech urging resistance to lawful authority or advocating the overthrow of the government
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Clear and present danger rule
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Doctrine applied if there is a conflict between free expression and public safety
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Preferred position doctrine
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First amendment freedoms are more fundamental than any others because they are the basis of all liberties
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Incorporation
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A process that extended the pritections of the Bill of the Rights against the actions of state and local governments
question
Secular
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Nonreligious
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Precedent
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A model on which to base later decisions or actions
question
Libel
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False written or published statements intended to damage a person's reputation
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Gag order
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An order by a judge barring the press from publishing certain types of information about a pending court case
question
Slander
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False speech intended to damage a person's reputation
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Symbolic speech
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The use of actions and symbols, in addition to or instead of words, to express opinions
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Pure speech
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The verbal expression of thought and opinion before an audience that has chosen to listen
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Shield laws
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A law that gives reporters some means of protection against being forced to disclose confidential information or sources in state courts
question
Free exercise clause
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The first amendment guaranteed that prohibits government from unduly interfering with the free exercise of religion
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Establishment clause
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The first amendment guarantee that "congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"
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Heckler's veto
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Public veto of free speech and assembly rights of unpopular groups by claiming demonstrations will result in violence
question
Seditious speech
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Speech urging resistance to lawful authority or advocating the overthrow of the government
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Clear and present danger rule
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Doctrine applied if there is a conflict between free expression and public safety
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Preferred position doctrine
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First amendment freedoms are more fundamental than any others because they are the basis of all liberties
