Ap Gov and Politics Unit 3 Bill of RIghts

Bill of RIghts

First 10 amendments to the US Constitution, pushed for by the anti-federalist to protect citizens from the federal gov.

Free Excerise Clause

alows person to practice their religion so long as it does not violate laws

Establishment Clause

governmetn can not enforce a religious practice or participation

second amendment

right to bear arms

Wisconson v Yoder

schools cannot force students to attend if it violates the excerising of their religion.

Engle v Vitale

schools cannot force participation in prayer- violates establishment clause

Tinker v Des Moines

students right to free speech in schools is protected so long as it DOES NOT disrupt learning

Schenck v US (1919)

established the “clear and present danger limits” on free speech. If speech is dangerous it’s not allowed.

NY Times Co. v. United States

government cannot restrict the press without compelling justification

McDonald v Chicago

states cannot bar citizens from gun ownership. 2nd Amendment applied thru the 14th amendment equal protection clause.

selective incorporation

states cannot enact laws that violate the Bill or Rights through the 14th Amendmetns Due Process Clause

First Amendment

Protections of natural rights: religion, assembly, press, petition, speech