Civil Rights Worksheet

What are civil rights?

• Basic legal guarantees that protect individuals from unfair treatment.

• Rules about how to drive safely.

• Laws about paying taxes.

• Guidelines for healthy eating.

Which of the following is an example of a civil right in America?

• The right to vote.

• The right to own a pet.

• The right to travel abroad.

• The right to play sports.

Why are civil rights important for individuals?

• They protect individuals from unfair treatment.

• They help people become famous.

• They allow people to earn more money.

• They make people healthier.

If a person is denied affordable housing because of unfair treatment, which type of right is being violated?

• Civil right

• Property right

• Animal right

• Environmental right

What is discrimination?

• Fair treatment towards everyone regardless of their characteristics

• Unfair treatment towards a person or group based on characteristics like race, gender, religion, or disability

• Helping people with disabilities

• Treating everyone equally

Which of the following is an example of a characteristic that can lead to discrimination?

• Favorite food

• Race

• Hobbies

• Height

Why is it important to recognize discrimination in society?

• To ignore unfair treatment

• To promote equality and fairness

• To encourage discrimination

• To make people feel excluded

Which of the following is an example of a physical trait used to group people into racial categories?

• Favorite food

• Skin color

• Hobbies

• Clothing style

How have racial categories changed throughout history, according to the example sentence?

• They have always stayed the same.

• They have changed to describe different groups of people.

• They have only described one group of people.

• They have become less important over time.

What does "discrimination against women" mean?

• Fair treatment towards women by the government.

• Unfair treatment towards women that was enforced by the government.

• Equal opportunities for women in all areas.

• Women receiving special privileges from the government.