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Civil Liberties

Civil Liberties. Jamie Monogan University of Georgia February 4, 2014. Objectives. By the end of this meeting, participants should be able to: Identify the civil liberties protected explicitly and implicitly by the Bill of Rights. Explain the process of incorporation.

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Civil Liberties

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  1. Civil Liberties Jamie Monogan University of Georgia February 4, 2014

  2. Objectives By the end of this meeting, participants should be able to: • Identify the civil liberties protected explicitly and implicitly by the Bill of Rights. • Explain the process of incorporation.

  3. Provisions in the Bill of Rights

  4. Incorporation • Process of applying Bill of Rights to the states • Equal protection and due process clauses of 14th amendment • Supreme Court has proceeded slowly with incorporation • Strict vs. intermediate scrutiny vs. rational basis test

  5. Incorporation of Bill of Rights into the 14th Amendment

  6. Gun Control • 2nd amendment is vague • Is right to arms unlimited or only in connection to state militias? • Limits on what can and cannot be banned • Assault weapons • District of Columbia v. Heller (2008)

  7. Protection of Rights and Liberties • How to decide limits on rights and liberties? • Moral claims of human dignity consistent with founding ideology of United States • Utilitarianism in outcomes can infringe on liberties

  8. Assignments • Next week’s discussion sections: Bullock & Gaddie, Chap. 5. • Thursday: First Exam. • Held during the regular 50 minute lecture period. • Arrive early if possible. • 50 multiple choice questions based on the first five weeks’ objectives. • Sunday, February 9: Chapter 5 concept map exercise, due at midnight. • http://www.wwnorton.com/college/polisci/american-political-system/ch/05/exercises.aspx • Answer every question thoroughly and write your TA’s e-mail address at the end. • Good idea: print a hard copy in case anything goes awry.

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