Exploring Civil Rights and Liberties in the U.S.

The video explores the distinction between civil rights and civil liberties, explaining how civil liberties are limitations on government actions, while civil rights are protections against discrimination by majorities. It discusses the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment's role in extending these protections to state governments through selective incorporation. The video emphasizes the importance of vigilant citizens in safeguarding these rights and liberties.

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