Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Question 1

The difference between civil liberties and civil rights

Answer 1

civil liberties protect people from unjust government interference or action while civil rights protect people from discrimination

Question 2

Selective Incorporation

Answer 2

applying the guarantees of the Bill of Rights to state and local governments (most bill of rights have been incorporated, not all)

Question 3

The Establishment vs Free Exercise clause

Answer 3

establishment clause = prohibits the government from establishing religion, creates a separation between church and state. Free exercise = guarantees the right to practice any religion or no religion at all.

Question 4

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer 4

prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin

Question 5

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Answer 5

prohibits racial discrimination in voting

Question 6

Title IX

Answer 6

prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance

Question 7

The Exclusionary Rule

Answer 7

prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial