OBJECTIVES:  COMPARE and CONTRAST federal and state court systems  LIST and EXPLAIN the differences between criminal and civil cases  DESCRIBE the basic structure of the Supreme Court  SUMMARIZE Supreme Court decisions  WRITE a legal brief from a Supreme Court case

April 22  Review  Notes/discussion over religion and freedom of speech  Moot Court

 When can your rights be restricted?  _______________are guarantees of the safety of persons, opinions, and property from arbitrary acts of government.  _________ Amendment declares that there are rights beyond those set out in the Constitution

US GOVERNMENT The Judicial Branch Notes

Freedom of Expression  The 1 st and 14 th Amendments set out two guarantees of religious freedom 1. An establishment of religion is prohibited 2. Any arbitrary interference by government in the free exercise of religion is prohibited

Establishment Clause  Church and government are constitutionally separated in the US.  Government has done much to encourage churches and religion in the US.  Examples: Chaplains serve with each branch of the military, most public officials take an oath of office in the name of God, session of government open with a prayer

Freedom of Speech and Press  1 st and 14 th Amendments –Guarantee to each person the right of free expression in written and spoken words –Guarantee to all persons a full, wide ranging discussion of public affairs

 The guarantee of free speech and press are intended to protect the expression of unpopular views.  Some forms of expression are not protected. No person has the right to libel or slander.  The law prohibits the use of obscene word, printing and distributing obscene materials, and false advertisement. Read p. 548

 Seditious speech or the urging of overthrowing the government is not protected by the 1 st Amendment.  Read and discuss pages  What have the courts said about seditious speech?