WTP Unit 5 Vocab

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Autonomy

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Independence, freedom, or the right to self-governance.

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Compelling state interest

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A public or common good that takes precedence over individual interests or rights.

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Establishment Clause

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Prohibits government from declaring an official religion.

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Free Exercise Clause: Congress cannot make laws preventing individuals from holding or practicing their religious beliefs.

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The part of the First Amendment stating that Congress shall make no laws that prevent people from holding whatever religious beliefs they choose or that unfairly or unreasonably limit the right to practice religious beliefs.

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Separation of church and state

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A principle of American government ensuring no religion is favored by the government and protecting the right to practice or not practice religious beliefs.

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libel

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Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously defame a person.

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Seditious libel:

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Written language that seeks to convince others to engage in the overthrow of a government.

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Right to assemble

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Legal claim in the First Amendment allowing people to meet and express beliefs, especially politically.

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Right to petition

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Legal claim enabling citizens to urge government to correct wrongs or take action.

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Exclusionary rule

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Evidence unconstitutionally gathered by law enforcement cannot be used against a defendant in trial.