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Political Science - Final Exam
Political Science Final Exam
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 2
05/09/2010

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Plessy v. Ferguson
Definition
upheld separate but equal facilites being constitutional
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Sweatt v. Painter
Definition
challenge to segregated system at UT Law school
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Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka Kansas
Definition
successful challenge to separate but equal doctrine established in Plessy.
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Schenck v. U.S. (1919)
Definition
free speech challenge- Clear and Present Danger Doctrine
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Miller v. California (1973)
Definition
addresses obscenity, and further defines it
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Texas v. Johnson
Definition
flag burning, free expression case
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Mapp v. Ohio
Definition
exclusionary rule; evidence tainted by an illegal search
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Miranda v. Arizona
Definition
right to not testify against oneself/ self-incrimination
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Gideon v. Wainwright
Definition
right to legal counsel
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Griswold v. Connecticut
Definition
addresses privacy rights and access to contraceptives
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Roe v. Wade
Definition
guarantees a woman’s right (with some restrictions) to an abortion
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The Bill of Rights
Definition
the first ten amendments
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1st Amendment
Definition
Freedom of Speech, the Press, Assembly, and Religion
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Prior Restraint
Definition
the prohibition of speech or publication before the fact.
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Libel
Definition
printed false statements
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Slander
Definition
spoken false statements
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The establishment clause
Definition
no national religion
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The free exercise clause
Definition
no government interference with citizens right to practice their religion
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2nd Amendment
Definition
The right to keep and bear arms
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3rd Amendment
Definition
Prohibits the quartering of troops in civilian homes during peacetime
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4th Amendment
Definition
Search and Seizure, probable cause, search warrants, warrant-less searches, stop and frisk
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5th Amendment
Definition
Freedom from self-incrimination; both in court and beforehand during police investigations. Miranda warnings.
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The Exclusionary Rule
Definition
the prohibition on the use of evidence illegally seized
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6th Amendment
Definition
Right to legal counsel
Speedy trial
Trial by an impartial jury
The right to confront witnesses
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8th Amendment
Definition
Prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment
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13th Amendment
Definition
Abolished Slavery
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14th Amendment
Definition
All people are created equal
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15th Amendment
Definition
Right to vote protected regardless of race
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