Gov Unit 4 Key Terms

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The guarantees of the safety of persons, opinions, and property from the arbitrary acts of government, including freedom of speech and religion.

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Civil liberties

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The false and malicious use of printed words.

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Libel

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The responsibilities of a citizen of a country.

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Civic duties

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Communicating ideas through facial expressions, body language, or by carrying a sign or wearing an armband.

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Symbolic speech

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In the First Amendment to prevent the federal government from establishing a national religion. Separates church and state.

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Establishment clause

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The false and malicious use of spoken words

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Slander

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A term used for those positive acts of government that seek to make constitutional guarantees a reality for all people (ie. prohibitions of discrimination).

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Civil rights

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The process of including most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights into the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause.

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Process of selective incorporation

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The advocating or urging of an attempt to overthrow the government by force, or to disrupt its lawful activities with violence.

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Seditious speech

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In the First Amendment to prevent the federal government from stopping religious practices.

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Free Exercise Clause