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Agenda: civil liberties tested

Agenda: civil liberties tested. Bellwork : what does it mean to have freedom? Hand in writing about Marbury v. Madison Vocabulary Whole class reading Tables—discussion, question & answers Supreme Course Case notes Daily Writing. Important Vocabulary.

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Agenda: civil liberties tested

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  1. Agenda: civil liberties tested • Bellwork: what does it mean to have freedom? • Hand in writing about Marbury v. Madison • Vocabulary • Whole class reading • Tables—discussion, question & answers • Supreme Course Case notes • Daily Writing

  2. Important Vocabulary • Nativism: belief in superiority of the way of life of one’s own country • Quotas: limited number of immigrants from particular countries • Sedition: speak or publish anything disloyal, profane, or abusive in regards to the government

  3. Important Notes • Supreme Court ruled that free speech can be restricted in times of war • The government has the right to prevent “a clear and present danger” • Allowed for the Sedition Act and Espionage Act to be used to protect the US Government

  4. Schenckvs united states • In your words, explain the balance between the First Amendment and national security. • An absolutist view would say that people have absolute or total freedom of speech, in any situation. What do you think about that? Why do you think that way? • Are you an absolutist or do you agree with “clear and present danger”? Defend your position.

  5. Connection to Today-Patriot Act • After September 11, 2001 the US Government passed the Patriot Act with the goal of further safeguarding the U. S. • Patriot act attempts to balance individual liberties such as freedom of speech, with protecting the country and keeping the US safe for democracy. • Provisions of the Patriot Act include making it easier for the government to investigate people accused of crimes, monitoring financial records, and operate surveillance including wiretapping.

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