designated public forum Government spaces or buildings that are available for public use
(within limits).
constitutional law ?????
textualists Judges—in particular, Supreme Court justices—who rely exclusively on a
careful reading of legal texts to determine the meaning of the law.
originalists Supreme Court justices who interpret the Constitution according to the
perceived intent of its framers.
executive branch ?
legislative branch ???
judicial branch ???
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strict scrutiny A court test for determining the constitutionality of laws aimed at speech
content, under which the government must show it is using the least restrictive means available
to directly advance its compelling interest.
prior restraint Action taken by the government to prohibit publication of a specific
document or text before it is distributed to the public; a policy that requires government approval
befor
judicial review The power of the courts to determine the meaning of the Constitution and
to decide whether laws violate the Constitution.
civil suits ???
summary judgement The resolution of a legal dispute without a full trial when a judge
determines that undisputed evidence is legally sufficient to render judgment.
discovery The pretrial process of gathering evidence and facts. The word also may refer to
the specific items of evidence that are uncovered.