Civil Rights or Civil Liberties?

Adam and Steve have decided to get married. They go to a small town in Delaware to apply for a marriage license. The clerk of court refuses to issue them a license saying "we don't serve your kind here." Have Adam and Steve's civil rights or civil liberties been violated?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

• No violation has occurred

Jensen has been in a wheelchair for most of his life. He enjoys being outside, but the curbs down the street have not been modified for wheelchair access, so he can't travel safely for very far. Is this a violation of his civil rights or his civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both civil rights and civil liberties

• no violation has occured

Rick Arnold had retired upon reaching the age of 65, this was several years ago. He was bored, so he applied for a position at Staples. He was told by the store manager that he was a little to old for the position. Did Mr. Arnold suffer a violation of his civil rights or his civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both civil rights and civil liberties

• no violation has occurred

Allison and her high school friends, all under the age of 16, decide to go to the mall on Friday night, 8:00pm. The mall security refuses to let them enter saying they are too young and there is no adult supervision with them. Have these teenagers suffered a violation of their civil rights or civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

• No violation has occurred

Rashid and Gurgot meet after school at the school's cafeteria in order to pray as required by their particular religion. They want to get this prayer finished before the school's basketball game begins. A teacher sees them praying and interrupts, saying " You can't pray here, you'll have to get off school property immediately." Have Rashid and Gurgot suffered a violation of their civil rights or their civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

• No violation has occured

The students from Millford Mill High School want to protest the firing of a very popular teacher. The group leaders apply and receive a permit to march down Reisterstown Road with signs and banners. The students are ready to march from 6:30 am to 7:15 am, finishing at the high school's parking lot so they get to first period on time. Just before they start the march, the principle informs them that they can not take part in this protest risking suspension from school if they do participate. Have the students of Millford Mill High School suffered a violation of their civil rights or civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

• No violation has occurred

The NAZI Party of Westminster has applied for a permit to hold a rally in the city's park near a statue of Robert E. Lee. The mayor and county council have instructed the city police department not to issue the permit. Has the NAZI Party suffered a violation of their Civil Rights or Civil Liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both Civil Rights and civil liberties

• No violation has occurred

The Nanticokes, a native American tribe, has applied for a permit to build a casino and a hotel on the lower Eastern shore of Maryland as a tourist attraction for those visiting Ocean City, MD. The governor of Maryland denies the request saying it will take business away from the Ocean Downs racetrack and casino just outside of Ocean City. Have the Nanticokes suffered a violation of their civil rights or civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both Civil Rights and civil liberties

• no violation has occurred

In 1972, Wesley Jones, an African-American student at Towson State College had applied for a position with the student newspaper. He is told by the editor that the publication has no opening for African-Americans. Did Wesley Jones suffer a violation of his civil rights or his civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both civil rights and civil liberties

• no violation occurred

John Sebastian was sitting home one evening watching TV when there was a knock on the door. He opened the door and saw 5 police officers on the front porch, one asked if they could come in. John asked to see a search warrant and the police responded by walking in and throwing John down on the floor. Did John suffer a violation of his civil rights or civil liberties?

• Civil Rights

• Civil Liberties

• Both civil rights and civil liberties

• No violation occured