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Civil liberties and civil rights

Civil liberties and civil rights. What’s the difference between a liberty and a right? Give an example of each. Quiz. Civil liberties. Freedom of speech and of the press = Freedom of expression Freedom of religion, and separation between church and state Right to gather peacefully

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Civil liberties and civil rights

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  1. Civil liberties and civil rights

  2. What’s the difference between a liberty and a right? Give an example of each. Quiz

  3. Civil liberties • Freedom of speech and of the press = Freedom of expression • Freedom of religion, and separation between church and state • Right to gather peacefully • Right to own a gun • Right to privacy

  4. Civil liberties • Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures • Right to a speedy and public trial (no unreasonable detention) • Right to a trial by jury • Right to a lawyer • Protection against cruel punishment

  5. Civil rights America used to have African-American slaves! • Civil War (1861-1865) • The federal government fought to end slavery. • The southern states fought to keep slavery. • Reconstruction (1865-1877) • The federal government won and ended slavery. • Former slaves were made full citizens with the right to vote

  6. Civil rights • Segregation (1877-1950’s) • Segregation laws oppressed African-Americans. • The Supreme Court created the “separate but equal” rule. • Civil Rights Movement (1950’s-1960’s) • The Supreme Court ended “separate but equal” rule. • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. led nonviolent protests. • Congress ended the segregation laws.

  7. Now, you are the supreme court! Activity

  8. activity • The Constitution protects freedom of expression, but the government has a responsibility to prevent corruption. Can the government limit how much money you use for political advertisements? • The Constitution protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, but the government has a responsibility to protect Americans from terrorism. Can the government read citizens’ emails? • The Constitution protects racial equality, but African-Americans are still much poorer than other Americans. Is it okay for public universities to favor African-Americans in admissions?

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