CR/CL Vocab

rational basis

a standard of judicial review that examines whether a legislature had a reasonable and not an arbitrary reason for enacting a particular statute

intermediate scrutiny

the standard used by the courts to decide cases of discrimination based on gender and sex; burden of proof is on the government to demonstrate an important governmental interest is at stake in treating men differently from women

strict scrutiny

A Supreme Court test to see if a law denies equal protection because it does not serve a compelling state interest and is not narrowly tailored to achieve that goal

due process

fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

prior restraint

government censorship of information before it is published or broadcast

1st amendment

Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition

2nd amendment

Right to bear arms

3rd amendment

No quartering of soldiers

4th amendment

Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

5th amendment

The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process

6th amendment

The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person

7th amendment

Right to jury in civil trials.

8th amendment

No cruel or unusual punishment

9th amendment

Citizens entitled to rights not listed in the Constitution

10th amendment

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