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History Chpt.28 2-4-10

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"MISSILE GAP"
a concern that the U.S. was behind the Soviets in weapon making.
PIERRE SALINGER
John F. Kennedy's PRESS SECRETARY
NEW FRONTIER
a legislative AGENDA that Kennedy implemented hoping to increase aid to education, provide health insurance to the elderly, create a Department of Urban Affairs, and help migrant workers.
ESTHER PETERSON
assistant secretary of labor and director of the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor
PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
a group created to call for federal action against gender discrimination and to make sure that action was taken for women to get paid equally.
EARL WARREN
was the Republican governor of California that Eisenhower nominated to become Chief Justice of the U.S.
REAPPORTIONMENT
the way in which states draw up political districts based on changes in population.
"REYNOLDS V. SIMS"
State legislative districts should be equal in population.
"GIDEON V. WAINWRIGHT"
Suspects are entitled to court-appointed attorney if unable to afford one on their own.
"ESCOBEDO B. ILLINOIS"
accused has the right to an attorney during police questioning and to be informed they have "the right to remain silent.
"MIRANDA B. ARIZONA"
Police must inform suspects of their rights during the arrest process
"ENGEL V. VITALE"
State-mandated prayer in school BANNED
EVERETT DIRKSEN
senator; Republican minority leader from Illinois
ARTHUR GOLDBERG
secretary of Labor
DUE PROCESS
a judicial requirement that laws may not treat individuals unfairly, arbitrarily, or unreasonably, and that courts must follow proper procedures and rules when trying cases
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