SPEA V184 End of Year Final with Most
Asked Questions with Answers
Citizens United v. FEC - ✔✔It was argued in 2009 and decided in 2010.
The Court held that the free speech clause of the First Amendment
prohibits the government from restricting independent expenditures
for political communications by corporations, including nonprofit
corporations, labor unions, and other associations.
Establishment Clause - ✔✔Part of the First Amendment stating that
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion."
Free Exercise Clause - ✔✔A First Amendment provision that prohibits
government from interfering with the practice of religion.
Strict Scrutiny - ✔✔Supreme Court rule that classification by race and
ethnic background is inherently suspect and must be justified by a
"compelling public interest."
Equal Protection - ✔✔the equal application of the law regardless of a
person's race, religion, political beliefs, or other qualities
14th Amendment - ✔✔Declares that all persons born in the U.S. are
citizens and are guaranteed equal protection of the laws
