Civil Rights and Legal Protections

The video explores the distinction between civil rights and civil liberties, focusing on the responsibilities of the government to ensure equality. It covers historical Supreme Court cases like Plessy v. Ferguson and Brown v. Board of Education, highlighting the evolution of civil rights movements for African-Americans and women. Key legislation such as the Voting Rights Act and legal tests for discrimination are discussed. The video also addresses affirmative action, gender discrimination, and the rights of juveniles.

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

• Civil rights are protections from government, while civil liberties are government responsibilities.

• Civil liberties protect individuals from government, while civil rights are government responsibilities.

• Civil liberties are responsibilities of the government to ensure equality.

• Civil rights protect individuals from government actions.

Which Supreme Court case overturned the 'separate but equal' doctrine?

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

• Dred Scott vs. Sandford

• Roe vs. Wade

• Brown vs. Board of Education

What is de facto segregation?

• Segregation enforced by law

• Segregation due to residential patterns

• Segregation in schools only

• Segregation based on economic status

What was the main strategy used by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement?

• Armed resistance

• Non-violent civil disobedience

• Economic boycotts

• Political lobbying

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 accomplish?

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It allowed only African-Americans to vote.

• It established poll taxes.

• It outlawed discriminatory voter registration tests.

What is the significance of the 19th Amendment?

• It prohibited racial discrimination in voting.

• It established the right to free speech.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It abolished slavery.

What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?

• Age discrimination in employment

• Religious discrimination in housing

• Racial discrimination in schools

• Gender-based discrimination in the workplace

What is the purpose of affirmative action programs?

• To ensure majority groups maintain their status

• To eliminate all forms of discrimination

• To give special consideration to disadvantaged groups

• To provide equal opportunities for all races

What age group was granted the right to vote by the 26th Amendment?

• 25 and older

• 16 and older

• 18 and older

• 21 and older

What legal protections do minors have in the justice system?

• They are automatically exempt from prosecution.

• They are entitled to procedural protections when tried as adults.

• They are tried as adults without exceptions.

• They have no legal protections.