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PoliSci Ch. 6

Civil Rights

TermDefinition
civil rights The rights of people to be treated without unreasonable of unconstitutional differences
separate-but-equal doctrine The doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) that African Americans could contituionally be kept in separate but equal facilities
suspect classification Classifications of peple based on their race or ethnicity; laws to classifying people are subject to "strict scrutiny"
strict scrutiny The standard by which "suspect classifications" are judged. To be upheld, such a classification must be relatied to a "compelling gov't interest," be "narrowly tailored" to achieve that interest, and use the "least restrictive means" avaiable
de jure segregation Racial segregation that is required by law
de facto segregation Racial segregation that occurs in schools, not as a result of the law, but as a result of patterns of residential settlement
civil disobedience Opposing a law one considers unjust by peacefully disobeying it and accepting the resultant punishment
police powers State power to effect laws promoting health, safety, and morals
equality of results Making certain that people achieve the same result
affirmative action Laws or administrative regulations that require a business firm, gov't agency, labor union, school, college, or other organization to take positive steps to increase the number of African Americans, other minorities, or women in its membership
reverse discrimination Using race or sex to give preferenetial treatment to some people
equality of opportunity Giving people an equal chance to succeed
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