Terms
What is the difference between "civil rights" and "civil liberties"?
Civil rights are what the government does to protect you and civil liberties are protections for you against the government.
A person being allowed to believe in a religion without the threat of persecution or the benefit of special treatment.
Freedom of Religion
The 5th and 14th Amendments protect what process?
Due Process of Law
The slogan used for/in Rights Accused is "Innocent until..."
“Innocent until proven guilty”
Are there limits to our freedom of assembly and petition?
Yes, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on exercising speech rights.
What test determines the government's involvement in religious involvement?
The Lemon Test
An individual expresses his or her opinion without the threat of retaliation by the government.
Freedom of Speech
The guarantee of the separation of church and state is found in the 1st Amendment established clause.
Freedom of religion
What is one of the three rules that can be enforced on assemblies and petitions?
Time, place, or manner.
What was the case that inspired the Lemon Test’s creation?
Lemon V. Kurtzman two states violated the establishment clause of the First Amendment by making state financial aid available to “church-related educational institutions.”
Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
Due Process of Law
Oscar has rights and freedoms that are meant to protect people from the government.
Civil liberties
How do the Bill of Rights and constitutional amendments protect civil rights and liberties?
The first ten amendments guarantee essential freedoms (freedom of speech, religion, etc) There is also the 14th amendment that protects equal protection under the law and extends civil rights protections.
What are some groups that formed together under “Freedom of association"?
NAACP v. Alabama 1958 or Boy Scouts of America v. Dale 2000
If the government became overpowering over its citizens would civil liberties be used or civil rights?
Civil liberties
The community's protection against unwarranted interference in daily life.
Rights of the Accused
William has rights and freedoms meant to protect people from discrimination from private individuals/businesses.
Civil rights
What role does the Supreme Court play in protecting one’s civil rights and liberties?
The Supreme Court ensures that laws and the government line up with constitutional protection and amendments
What are three actions protected under the “Symbolic speech” part of Freedom of speech and press?
Flag burning (protected under Supreme Court rulings), Wearing symbols, Artistic expression, Peaceful demonstrations, silent protests, or Performance art.
Under the Freedom and security of the person's core principles, what case dealt with Freedom from discrimination?
Jones v. Mayer (1986)
What are the two types of due process? What do they mean?
Substantive and Procedural. Substantive means the meaning of a law or action of government must be fair while Prodecural means the methods and the how of government action must be fair.
Jenny was accused of being guilty of a crime and she has a right to a speedy and public trial.
Rights of the accused
How have different interpretations of the 14th Amendment affected the Supreme Court in rulings protecting civil rights and liberties?
Depending on the case and how the clauses are interpreted relating to the specific case, there will be different outcomes whether it is interpreted in a broader context or a narrow interpretation.
The Supreme Court has incorporated most of the guarantees in the Bill of Rights into the 14th Amendment “Due Process Clause” over the years. What is this move called?
Process of Incorporation
Name the six core civil liberties.
Right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and the right to constitutional remedies.