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APUSGOV: Civil Rights
civil rights
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Political Studies
12th Grade
04/28/2009

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Civil Rights
Definition
the ability to participate in politics, society, and the economy
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Civil Liberties
Definition
protection from unwarranted government intrusion
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Majoritarian
Definition
if it benefits all people and is paid for equally by everyone
Term
Client
Definition
if the benefits are concentrated and the costs are distributed
Term
Entrepreneurial
Definition
if the benefits are distributed but the costs are concentrated
Term
Interest Group
Definition
if both the benefits and costs are concentrated
Term
13th amendment
Definition
abolishes slavery
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14th amendment
Definition
citizenship for blacks
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15th amendment
Definition
Can't deny people the right to vote based on race
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Reasonable Basis test: lowest level of scrutiny
Definition
is the law rationally related to a legitimate government interest?
age
Term
Moderate Scrutiny test
Definition
sex
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Strict scrutiny test
Definition
race
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quid pro quo
Definition
this for that
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Title IX
Definition
No one can be excluded from participating in an educational program on the basis of sex
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Full faith and credit clause
Definition
states must recognize legal actions of other states
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Defense of Marriage Act
Definition
States do not need to recognize same sex marriage laws from other states
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