Civil Liberties

AP US Gov & Politics Study

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What gives the government the ability to restrict freedom of speech, if it could lead to an "evil"?

Bad Tendency Rule

What specifies that broadcast stations must provide an equal opportunity to any opposing political candidates who request it?

Equal Time Rule

What is the action by the governamnt that prevents communications from reaching the public?

Prior Restraint

What is a malicious, false, and defamatory statement/report made with a 3rd party/witness present?

Slander

What are actions that purposefully and discernibly convey a particular message to those viewing it, non-verbally?

Symbolic Speech

What is the speech done om behalf of a company/individual for the intent of making profit?

Commercial Speech

Forbids the gov't from establishing an official religion and prohibits gov't actions that unduly favor one non-/religion over the other

Establishment Clause

Theory that the states must adhere to the national Bill of Rights

Incorporation Theory

A summons with the force of a court order through which a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Occurs when an active party's right to freedom of speech is restricted by the gov't in order to prevent a reacting party's behavior

Heckler's Veto

Order by the gov't/court/employer/other institution restricting info/coment from being made public

Gag Order

Used for limits on fredom of speech that are constitutional, if the language it prohibits would result in lawless action

Clear & Present Danger Test

States that Congress may not prohibt exercise of a religion, as long as it doesn't infringe upon other people's rights

Free Exercise Clause

Requires broadcasting station to provide adequate coverage to public issues and to be fair in covering and reflecting opposing views

Fairness Doctrine