Civil Liberties

Unit 4 AP Government

13 cards·by Betts

What is the rule stating that speech can be curtailed if they might lead to some evil.

Bad tendency rule

Restraining an action before the activity has occured. It refers usually to censorship.

Prior restraint

Term coined by Justice Holmes for when government can restrict free speech in 1920. See Scheck vs. US

Clear and Present Danger Test

Advertising statements that are protected by the 1st Amendment.

Commercial Speech

First Amendment section prohibiting the establishment of a church by the national government.

Establishment Clause

Provision of the 1st Amendment that guarantees the free exercise of religion

Free exercise clause

Non verbal expression of beliefs.

Symbolic Speech

Public uttering of statement that harms the good reputation of another.

Slander

Written defamation of character, reputation, or business.

Libel

Boisterous and generally disruptive behavior by an audience that effectively limits the ability of a speaker to speak.

Heckler's veto

A judge issued order limiting the publication of news about a trial in order to protect the accused rights to a fair trial.

Gag order

View that most of the protections of the Bill of Rights are applied against the state governments through the 14th amendment's due process.

Incorporation Theory

A FCC regulation affecting broadcasting present contrasting viewpoints on controversial issues of public importance.

Fairness doctrine