Civil Rights and Liberties Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What term refers to the fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law from governmental interference?

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Civil liberties

Front

Which term refers to the protection against discrimination based on race, gender, or other characteristics?

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Civil rights

Front

What is the term for the protection of individuals from unfair treatment by the government?

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Equal protection under the law

Front

Which term refers to the freedom from arbitrary governmental interference?

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Civil liberties

Front

What are basic freedoms guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion?

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Civil Liberties

Front

Which term refers to the legal protection of personal belongings from government intrusion?

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Searches and seizures

Front

What term is used for the financial guarantee required to release a suspect from custody?

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Bail

Front

What is conduct that conveys a message without spoken words?

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Symbolic speech

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What is the ability of an owner to decide how to use private property such as land and possessions?

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Property rights

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What is a form of protest in which people disobey a law they consider unjust?

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Civil disobedience