Exploring Civil Rights and Liberties in the U.S.

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

• 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.

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

• Civil liberties are protections from government actions, while civil rights 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 free speech

• The right to a fair trial

What does the presumption of innocence in criminal cases represent?

• A substantive liberty

• A procedural liberty

• A civil right

• A constitutional amendment

Where are civil liberties primarily found in the U.S. Constitution?

• The Preamble

• The Articles

• The 14th Amendment

• The Bill of Rights

What was the significance of the Barron vs. Baltimore case?

• It established the right to free speech.

• It ruled that the Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government.

• It applied the Bill of Rights to the states.

• It incorporated the 14th Amendment.

What does the 14th Amendment primarily address?

• The right to vote

• Equal protection and due process

• The right to free speech

• The right to bear arms

What is selective incorporation?

• Applying state laws to the federal government

• Applying the Bill of Rights to the federal government only

• Applying each right in the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis

• Applying all rights in the Bill of Rights to the states at once

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

• Gitlow vs. New York

• Mapp vs. Ohio

• Benton vs. Maryland

• Barron vs. Baltimore

What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To limit the power of the state governments

• To grant new powers to the state governments

• To grant new powers to the federal government

• To limit the power of the federal government

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

• To ensure the government does not overstep its bounds

• To ensure the government can pass new laws

• To ensure the government can enforce existing laws

• To ensure the government can protect the majority