In 1972, Wesley Jones, an African-American student at Towson State College had applied for a position with the student newspaper. He is told by the editor that the publication has no opening for African-Americans. Did Wesley Jones suffer a violation of his civil rights or his civil liberties?

John Sebastian was sitting home one evening watching TV when there was a knock on the door. He opened the door and saw 5 police officers on the front porch, one asked if they could come in. John asked to see a search warrant and the police responded by walking in and throwing John down on the floor. Did John suffer a violation of his civil rights or civil liberties?

Rick Arnold had retired upon reaching the age of 65, this was several years ago. He was bored, so he applied for a position at Staples. He was told by the store manager that he was a little to old for the position. Did Mr. Arnold suffer a violation of his civil rights or his civil liberties?

What statement below best represents the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

This Amendment contains protections against self-incrimination and Double-Jeopardy

This amendment protects you from unreasonable searches and seizures of property by the government.

Which of the following ended private sector (businesses, restaurants, hotels)  discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender and religious beliefs. 

The United States has a Federal system of government.

Dividing the powers of government between the Central government and the States is called:

The powers of the national (central, federal) government on the left side are called:

When the States transitioned to the Federal system, what powers did they keep for themselves?

Declaring WAR is a...

Collecting taxes is a...

Managing a system of education is a...

Three branches of power reflects the principle of...

A system of __________ and __________ is used to keep any one branch of the government from being dominant, or having too much power.

Protection from being forced to quarter (house & take care of) Government troops.

Right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, confront your accuser,and have a lawyer

Right to a jury trial in a civil lawsuit.

Protection from cruel and unusual punishment. Protection from excessive bail.

Protection from any right not specifically mentioned in the Constitution.

Which amendment granted citizenship to all people born in the U.S. and equal protection under the law?

What is the unfair or unequal treatment of a person or group based on gender, race, age, religion, etc?

Which principle of U.S. government is illustrated in the sequence shown above?

What are individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference?

What are personal rights guaranteed and protected by the U.S. Constitution and federal laws enacted by Congress, to ensure all groups are treated fairly and equally?

Which amendment said that the right to vote could not be discriminated based on race in the U.S.?

What is the term refers to what the government must do as far as ensuring equal protection and freedom from discrimination?

Which court case is responsible for public schools segregation of races violating the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment?

What is the name for the first ten amendments?