Which of the following correctly describes the concept of prior restraint?

When the process of incorporation is referred to as "selective," it is in reference to the fact that

Dr. Martin Luther King's message in "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was heavily insistent upon which of the following?

The extension of marriage rights to same-sex couples was done under which of the following justifications?

As part of the Women's Right Movement, Title IX attempted to take the concept of equal protection under the law and extend it to the realm of

A Supreme Court justice votes in favor of overturning a major public university's affirmative action program. The justice asserts that the application of the Constitution must be free of all racial considerations, even beneficial ones. This justice most likely identifies as

Same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry based on the 14th amendment equal protection clause.

A 2010 decision by the United States Supreme Court holding that independent expenditures (political spending) by corporations, associations, and labor unions is free speech protected by the 1st Amendment and so cannot be limited by federal law. Upheld bans on direct contributions to candidates. Lead to creation of super PACs & massive rise in amount of third party electioneering

A 1989 case in which the Supreme Court struck down a law banning the burning of the American flag on the grounds that such action was symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment.

A 1919 U.S. Supreme Court decision concerning the question of whether the defendant possessed a First Amendment right to free speech against the draft during World War I. Court ruled that speech may be punished if it creates a "Clear and present danger" of illegal acts.

Martin Luther King's 1963 response to a statement made by Alabama clergy regarding his protest; letter written from his cell in Birmingham where he was arrested for a non-violent protest; King wrote about what makes laws 'just or unjust' ; said that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere". . He was disappointed more white Christians and religious leaders didn't speak out against racism.

Power of a government to take private property for public use.

1972 amendment to the Civil Rights Act that states that no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

Invalidated the use of any test or device to deny the vote and authorized federal examiners to register voters in states that had disenfranchised blacks, allowed for Federal preclearance of Congressional districts.

Banned discrimination in public accommodations, prohibited discrimination in any federally assisted program, outlawed discrimination in most employment.

Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are citizens and are guaranteed due process of law and equal protection of the laws.

Abolished the use of the poll tax as a prerequisite to vote in national elections and was later applied to the states as well.

Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

Amendment to the Constitution that guaranteed women the right to vote.

Citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of race, color , or precious condition of servitude.

Abolished slavery.

14th amendment clause that prohibits states from denying equal protection under the law, and has been used to combat discrimination.

Part of the 14th amendment stating that no state may deprive a person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Statements that must be made by the police informing a suspect of his or her constitutional rights protected by the Fifth Amendment, including the right to an attorney provided by the court if the suspect cannot afford one.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

Rights - chiefly, the rights to be free of government interference - accorded to an individual by the Constitution (free speech, free press, and so on), rights included in the Bill of Rights

A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement; a breach

A violation, as of a law, regulation, or agreement; a breach

Improperly gathered evidence may not be introduced in a criminal trial

The three-part test for Establishment Clause cases that a law must pass before it is declared constitutional: it must have a secular purpose; it must neither advance nor inhibit religion; and it must not cause excessive entanglement with religion.

The process by which the Supreme Court has applied portions of the Bill of Rights to the states.

Writing that falsely injures another person.

The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Indecent or offensive speech or expression.

The due process guarantee can be found in

In 2006, Julia commits an act that is legal at the time. In 2008, a law is passed making that act illegal. Julia cannot be arrested and put on trial for committing the act in 2006 because the Constitution prohibits

These are all examples of a violation of your Civil Rights EXCEPT:

The Constitution grants powers to the Federal Government that include the power to declare war, the power to enter into treaties with foreign nations, and the power to collect taxes. These are all examples of ____________ powers.