AP Gov Unit 3 Review: Civil Liberties and Rights

Civil Liberties

Protections of individual personal freedoms from government interference.

Bill of Rights

First ten amendments protecting individual liberties.

Due Process Clause

14th Amendment ensures fair legal proceedings.

Selective Incorporation

Application of Bill of Rights to states via court rulings.

Establishment Clause

Prohibits government from establishing an official religion.

Free Exercise Clause

Guarantees rights to practice religion freely.

Unprotected Speech

Types of speech not protected by the First Amendment.

Libel

False written statements damaging a person's reputation.

Slander

False spoken statements damaging a person's reputation.

Probable Cause

Reasonable grounds for making a search or arrest.

Exclusionary Rule

Illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in court.

Miranda Rule

Suspects must be informed of their rights upon arrest.

Griswold v. Connecticut

Established right to privacy in marital relations.

Roe v. Wade

Extended right to privacy to abortion rights.

Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health

Overturned Roe v. Wade, questioning abortion rights.

Civil Rights

Protections against discrimination for groups of people.

Equal Protection Clause

14th Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law.