SSCG7 US Gov't/ Civics Study Guide February 10

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Civil liberties

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Protections against the government.

Answer explanation

Civil liberties are fundamental rights and freedoms that protect individuals from government overreach. They ensure personal freedoms, such as speech and privacy, distinguishing them from civil rights, which focus on equality.

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What are some examples of civil liberties?

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Freedom of religion and speech

Answer explanation

Civil liberties are fundamental rights protected from government interference. Examples include freedom of religion and speech, which allow individuals to express beliefs and opinions without fear of repression.

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The first ten amendments protect the basic rights of...

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Americans

Answer explanation

The first ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, specifically protect the basic rights of Americans, ensuring individual liberties and limiting government power.

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Government's initiative to people's rights to equal protection under the law and equal access to society’s opportunities and public facilities.

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Civil Rights

Answer explanation

The term 'Civil Rights' refers to the government's initiative to ensure equal protection under the law and access to opportunities and public facilities for all individuals, making it the correct choice.

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This is known as the regular administration of the law, according to which no citizen may be denied his or her legal rights and all laws must conform to fundamental, accepted legal principles, as the right of the accused to confront his or her accusers.

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Due process

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Due process' as it refers to the regular administration of the law ensuring that citizens are granted their legal rights, including the right of the accused to confront their accusers.

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What are examples of civil rights?

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Martin Luther King, Brown vs Board of Education

Answer explanation

Martin Luther King and Brown vs Board of Education are key examples of civil rights movements and legal cases that fought for equality and justice, highlighting the struggle against racial discrimination.

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Which amendment extends the right to vote to women?

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19th

Answer explanation

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States, making it the correct choice. The 15th, 24th, and 26th Amendments address voting rights but do not specifically extend them to women.

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Which amendment extends the right to vote to black male citizens?

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15th

Answer explanation

The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibits the federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote based on "race, color, or previous condition of servitude," thus extending voting rights to black male citizens.

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Which amendment changed the voting age from 21 to 18 since 18 year olds were being drafted to fight in Vietnam?

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26th

Answer explanation

The 26th Amendment, ratified in 1971, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. This change was largely influenced by the Vietnam War, where 18-year-olds were being drafted but could not vote.

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Which amendment banned the poll tax?

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24th

Answer explanation

The 24th Amendment, ratified in 1964, prohibited the use of poll taxes in federal elections, making it easier for citizens to vote without financial barriers. This amendment directly addresses the issue of poll taxes.