Social studies chapter 6 – Flashcards
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Civil liberty
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The freedom to think and act without government interference or fear the fm unfair legal treatment
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Civil
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Of or relating to citizens
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Free speech
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The right to say our opinions in public, or private, without fear of being stopped or punished by the government for those ideas
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Censorship
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The banning of printed materials or films due to alarming or offensive ideas they contain
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Petition
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A formal request for government action
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Slander
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Spoken untruths that are harmful to someone's reputation
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Libel
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Written untruths that are harmful to someones reputation
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Restriction
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A limit placed on something
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How are Americans' rights to express themselves protected by the First Amendment?
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Free speech covers what we say in meetings, conversations, speeches, lectures, tv messages, radio, including music, what you wear and art.
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Do Americans enjoy unlimited civil liberties?
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Americans do not enjoy unlimited civil liberties because the rights of one individual must be balanced against the rights of others. They are expected to use their civil liberties responsibly.
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Why are civil liberties important to democracy?
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They are the cornerstone of our way of life.
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What is the difference between slander and libel?
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Slander is spoken and libel is written.
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What are the individual rights protected by the First amendment?
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Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition.
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Why is it necessary to limit individual rights?
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Because there would be too much power to individuals and some people don't use their civil liberties responsibly. It is to look at the greater good.
