Vocab Menu Unit#4 by John McNeill

Free Entreprise

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An economic system in which private business operates in competition and largely free of state control.

Globalization

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The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Liberal

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Relating to or denoting a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise.

Conservative

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favoring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas.

Moderate

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A person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.

Libertarian

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Relating to or denoting a political philosophy that advocates only minimal state intervention in the free market and the private lives of citizens.

Veracity

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The quality of being true, honest, or accurate.

Personal Privacy

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The right to be let alone, or freedom from interference or intrusion.

Civil Liberties

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The state of being subject only to laws established for the good of the community, especially with regard to freedom of action and speech.

Civil Rights

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The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

Bill Of Rights

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The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.

Incorporation Doctrine

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The doctrine by which portions of the Bill of Rights have been made applicable to the states.

Establishment Clause

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Prohibits the government from making any law “respecting an establishment of religion.

Free Exercise Clause

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Protects citizens' right to practice their religion as they please.

Prior Restraint

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Judicial suppression of material that would be published or broadcast, on the grounds that it is libelous or harmful.

Symbolic Speech

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To describe actions that purposefully and discernibly convey a particular message or statement to those viewing.

Exclusionary Rule

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A law that prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.

First Amendment

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise.

Fifth Amendment

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An amendment to the US Constitution that contains a number of provisions relating to criminal law, including guarantees of due process and of the right to refuse to answer questions in order to avoid incriminating oneself.

Sixth Amendment

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The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State.

Eighth Amendment

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Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

13th Amendment

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abolished slavery in the United States.

14th Amendment

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No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.

Right To Privacy

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To restrain governmental and private actions that threaten the privacy of individuals.