Civil Rights and Liberties Overview

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

• Civil liberties protect citizens from government interference, while civil rights protect citizens from unfair treatment by other citizens or groups.

• Civil liberties are about voting rights, while civil rights are about freedom of speech.

• Civil liberties are only for adults, while civil rights are for children.

• Civil liberties are enforced by state governments, while civil rights are enforced by the federal government.

Which part of the 14th Amendment is the source of civil rights protections?

• The Due Process Clause

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Citizenship Clause

• The Privileges and Immunities Clause

What doctrine, established by the Supreme Court, allowed for segregation as long as facilities for different races were considered equal?

• Equal Opportunity

• Affirmative Action

• Separate but Equal

• Civil Disobedience

Why do courts pay special attention to laws that affect "protected classes"?

• Because these groups are usually the majority and can easily pass laws in their favor.

• Because these groups are often at a disadvantage in the political process and need protection.

• Because laws affecting these groups are always fair and just.

• Because these groups are not subject to any laws.

During World War II, what action did the U.S. government take regarding Japanese Americans?

• They were given special privileges.

• They were interned in camps.

• They were sent to fight in Europe.

• They were allowed to move to Japan.

What is the lowest level of court scrutiny that allows the government a lot of leeway with its laws?

• Strict scrutiny

• Intermediate scrutiny

• Rational basis standard

• Compelling government interest

What was the main issue addressed in the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?

• Voting rights for women

• Segregation in public schools

• Freedom of speech in protests

• Fair housing practices

What was the sociological reasoning behind the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

• Separate facilities were too expensive to maintain.

• Separate facilities were inherently unequal because they made minority groups feel inferior.

• Separate facilities led to better educational outcomes for all students.

• Separate facilities were necessary to maintain social order.