Equal Rights Amendment and Legal Protections

Equal Rights Amendment and Legal Protections

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Moral Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the historical and ongoing gender inequality in the legal system, focusing on the 14th Amendment's exclusion of women and the need for the Equal Rights Amendment. It highlights how women are treated differently in court, often facing breaches of confidentiality and unfair legal practices. The video emphasizes the importance of amending the constitution to ensure equal protection for women.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the original intent of the 14th Amendment according to the Supreme Court's interpretation?

To protect property rights

To protect women and children

To protect only black men

To protect all citizens equally

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the Equal Rights Amendment considered necessary?

It aims to provide equal protection for women under the law.

It addresses environmental issues.

It seeks to abolish the 14th Amendment.

It focuses on economic equality.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was the Equal Rights Amendment first passed by Congress?

1920

1869

1972

1984

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason the Equal Rights Amendment has not been ratified?

Lack of public support

Insufficient number of states ratifying it

It was never introduced in Congress

Opposition from the Supreme Court

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant consequence of women not having equal protection under the law?

They are automatically granted custody in family cases.

Their cases are often dismissed.

They receive more lenient sentences.

They face additional scrutiny and victimization in court.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common argument used by courts to deny equal protection claims for women?

The 14th Amendment does not guarantee equal protection for women.

The Constitution is outdated.

Women have more rights than men.

The 14th Amendment already covers women.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the misuse of pre-offense information in court cases lead to?

More appeals

Bias against the victim

Increased conviction rates

Fair trials

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