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Chapter 4
Protecting Individual Rights
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 1
10/02/2008

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Freedom of expression
Definition
Freedom of conscience
speech
press
assembly
petition
Term
Tension b/w security & free speech
Definition
Sedition act- cant speak against the government (Adams)

Clear and Present Danger test= espionage act- prohibited forms of dissent during WWI

USA Patriot act- expanded gov. surveillance
Term
Libel
Definition
PUBLISHING material that falsely damages a person's reputation
Term
Slander
Definition
SPOKEN words that falsely damage person's reputation
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obscenity
Definition
a form of expression not protected by the 1 amendment
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Right of privacy
Definition
Married couples and birth control

"zone of privacy"
Term
Right of persons accused of crimes
Definition
4- probable cause
5- double jeopardy
6- speedy trial, trial by jury, legal counsel
8- cruel and unusual punishment
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