unit 3 test american govt

What is the 13th Amendment?

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution officially abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, in the United States.

What does the Patriot Act entail?

The Patriot Act, enacted in response to the September 11 attacks, expanded the government's surveillance and investigative powers to combat terrorism.

What was the significance of Griswold v. Connecticut?

Griswold v. Connecticut was a landmark Supreme Court case that established the right to privacy, striking down a Connecticut law prohibiting the use of contraception.

What was the outcome of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization?

The Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade, removing federal protections for abortion rights.

What are fighting words?

Fighting words are defined as speech that is likely to incite immediate violence or retaliation from the person to whom it is directed.

What is slander?

Slander is the act of making false spoken statements that damage a person's reputation.

What is libel?

Libel is the act of making false written statements that damage a person's reputation.

What is genocide?

Genocide is the intentional and systematic destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group.

What was ACLU v. Clapper about?

ACLU v. Clapper was a case involving a challenge to the constitutionality of the National Security Agency's mass surveillance practices.

What was Hustler Magazine v. Falwell?

Hustler Magazine v. Falwell was a Supreme Court case that protected satirical speech, ruling that public figures cannot sue for emotional distress over parodies unless there is proof of actual malice.