Civil Rights

What are “civil rights?”

• Rights to own property

• Rights to receive equal treatment

• Rights to travel freely

• Rights to vote in elections

What do civil rights protect people from?

• Unfair treatment or discrimination

• Paying taxes

• Serving in the military

• Traveling abroad

What protects people’s civil rights in the United States?

• The President

• The Constitution

• The Congress

• The Supreme Court

Name two civil rights in the United States.

• Right to own a car and right to travel

• Right to free speech and right to privacy

• Right to vote and right to own property

• Right to education and right to healthcare

What does “ius civis” mean?

• Rights of a citizen

• Rights of a king

• Rights of a soldier

• Rights of a teacher

Who should be considered equal under the law, according to the selection?

• Only government officials

• Only wealthy individuals

• Anyone who is a citizen

• Only adults

Where are laws that protect civil rights usually created?

• At the local grocery store

• At the federal level

• At the neighborhood park

• At the city library

What is the purpose of a civil rights movement?

• To promote sports events

• To fight for the rights of those experiencing discrimination

• To organize music concerts

• To build new schools