Civil Liberties

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A test which permits the restriction of freedom of speech by government if its believed to incite illegal activity.

Bad Tendency Rule

Speech done on behalf of a company or individual with the intent of making a profit

Commercial Speech

An order sometimes a legal order by court or government restricting information from being made public.

Gag Order

Specifies that U.S. radio and television broadcast stations must provide an equality to any political candidate who request it.

Equal Time Rule

First of several pronoucements in the 1st amendment to the U.S. constitution, stating congress shall make no law restricting religion.

Establishment Clause

Principle that freedom of speech may be limited in times of war, if it endangers citizens of the U.S.

Clear and Present Danger

A legal term related to censorship on the U.S. referring to government actions that prevent communications from reaching the public.

Prior Restraint

The principle of the Bill of Rights apply to the state and local governments too.

Incorporation Theory

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of prohibiting the free excercise thereof.

Free Excercise Clause

Statements that are expressly stated or implied to be factual.

Slander