Prohibition
Definition
A law or regulation that forbids certain actions or behaviors.
Analogy
Prohibition is like being told you can't eat any candy for a week because your dentist wants you to take better care of your teeth. It means there's a strict rule against doing something.
Related terms
Supreme Court: The highest court in the United States that has the power to interpret laws and make final decisions on important legal issues.
Precedent: A legal decision or ruling that serves as an authoritative example for future similar cases.
Judicial activism: A judicial philosophy where judges are more willing to interpret the Constitution broadly and actively shape policy through their decisions.
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Practice Questions (10)
How was dual federalism demonstrated during Prohibition?
Why has there been enduring scrutiny over school-led prayers despite their prohibition since Engel v Vitale (1962)?
Which term refers to the prohibition of government-established religion, as per the First Amendment?
Which amendment was utilized during Prohibition and later repealed by another amendment?
How did the historical context of Prohibition influence the passage of the 21st Amendment, repealing it?
How might American society look differently today if Prohibition was never repealed by the Twenty-First Amendment?
How was selective incorporation impacted by societal unrest and crime rates during the era of Prohibition?
Which amendment represents a reaction to perceived abuses by federal law enforcement during prohibition?
Why did Prohibition lead to the passing of both amendments; Eighteenth (prohibiting alcohol) and Twenty-first (repealing it)?
What effect did Prohibition have on political structures regulating substances in America?
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