POLI 172 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Christian Fundamentalism, Miranda Warning, Establishment Clause
28 Apr 2016
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Cruel and unusual punishment: is forbidden by the 18th amendment, but such punishment is not defined ( a standard of society??) Freedom of the press: freedom from prior restraint censorship. Libel: consists of printed or broadcast statements that are false and that tarnish someone"s reputation. Miranda rights: officials must advise subjects of their rights before their interrogation. Natural rights: given by god, not by government, the right could not be taken away by government. Public forum: serves as the poor person"s printing press . Seditious speech: encourages opposition to or rebellion against the government. Symbolic speech: use of symbols rather than words to convey ideas. The constitution bans religious qualification for federal office. (article vi) It also guarantees jury trails in federal criminal cases. (article iii, sec 2. ) The constitution also prohibits suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, except during rebellion or invasion of the country.
