Rights and Protections
This legal protection means police must usually get a judge’s permission before searching your house.
Warrant — A warrant is a court order giving police permission to search property.
The unfair treatment of people based on their race or ethnicity
racism
This amendment protects freedom of speech and religion.
First Amendment (freedom of speech and religion).
A court order that gives police permission to search someone’s property.
warrant
Name a social movement that fought to end racial discrimination in the United States.
Civil Rights Movement
The right that protects people from being forced to testify against themselves in court
Protection against self-incrimination
(5th Amendment/right to remain silent)
Believing negative things about a group of people without knowing all individuals; an unfair opinion.
prejudice
Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the Bill of Rights:
(A) Cruel and unusual punishment
(B) No taxes
(C) Self-incrimination protection
(D) Quartering soldiers
B. No taxes (not in the Bill of Rights).
If evidence is obtained during an illegal search, a court may decide it cannot be used at trial. This protects citizens’ rights by excluding ___ evidence.
Illegally obtained evidence
A group peacefully gathering to demand change is called a ___.
A protest or demonstration (peaceful protest).
The amendment group (first ten amendments) that lists many basic freedoms and protections. Name it.
The Bill of Rights.
Discrimination based on a person’s age (e.g., only allowing people over 65 to vote). What is this called?
Ageism
The Bill of Rights includes protection against being forced to house soldiers in your home during peacetime. This is called the right against ___.
Quartering of soldiers (protection against quartering).
What is the main purpose of a warrant? Give the short answer.
To give police legal permission to search or seize property.
How can the media help challenge inequality? Give one example.
Example: By reporting injustices and raising public awareness, the media can pressure leaders to act.
This is the legal idea that the government must follow fair procedures before taking away life, liberty, or property.
Due process
When rules or actions treat people differently and lead to fewer opportunities for certain groups, we call this a system of ___.
Structural or systemic inequality
Which right from the Bill of Rights helps people organize and protest unfair laws?
Freedom of assembly / freedom of speech / First Amendment.
A court rules that school segregation is unconstitutional. This decision supports which idea about the Constitution:
(A) Government can discriminate
(B) Equality is protected
(C) Education is not a right
B. Equality is protected by the Constitution.
A campaign to make public buildings accessible for people with disabilities shows how social movements can change ___ and promote equality.
Laws or policies
An extreme crime where an entire group is intentionally targeted and killed because of who they are. What is this called?
Genocide
Name one reason inequalities continue to exist today, even though many rights are protected by law.
Example answers: Persistent biased laws or attitudes; unequal access to education, housing, or jobs...etc
Explain how the Bill of Rights connects to the idea of human rights in one sentence.
Example sentence: The Bill of Rights lists freedoms that protect individuals from government abuse.
Describe how due process and court decisions can protect people facing inequality.
Example answer: Due process requires fair steps before punishment, and courts can strike down laws or evidence that violate rights, protecting individuals from unjust treatment.
Give a short example of a way a citizen can challenge inequality in their community and explain why it might work.
Writing a letter to the mayor or organizing a peaceful protest to change an unfair school rule — this raises awareness and can lead officials to change policies.