Civil Liberties

What is the main difference between civil rights and civil liberties?

• Civil liberties are protections from government actions, while civil rights are guarantees of equal treatment.

• Civil liberties are only applicable to citizens, while civil rights apply to everyone.

• Civil rights are only applicable to citizens, while civil liberties apply to everyone.

• Civil rights are protections from government actions, while civil liberties are guarantees of equal treatment.

Which of the following is an example of a substantive liberty?

• The right to vote

• The right to remain silent

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to free speech

What is the purpose of the 9th Amendment in the Bill of Rights?

• To prohibit cruel and unusual punishment

• To ensure that the list of rights in the Constitution is not exhaustive

• To guarantee the right to a fair trial

• To establish the right to bear arms

What does the 14th Amendment primarily address?

• The right to bear arms

• The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment

• The right to free speech

• Equal protection and due process under the law

Which case ruled that states could not use evidence gathered from warrantless searches?

• Barron vs. Baltimore

• Benton vs. Maryland

• Mapp vs. Ohio

• Gitlow vs. New York

Why is it important for citizens to be vigilant about their civil liberties?

• To amend the Constitution

• To establish a national religion

• To guarantee the right to vote

• To ensure that the government does not overstep its bounds

What role does the majority play in protecting civil rights?

• Ensuring that everyone has the same protections and benefits under the law

• Electing Supreme Court justices

• Amending the Constitution

• Establishing a national religion

Where are most American Civil Rights found?

• Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• UDHR

• All of the above