Civil Rights Law as change Flashcards
1
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Civil Liberties
A
Promotion of freedom, and provide for our fundamental freedoms (religion , press, assembly).
2
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Civil Rights
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Not about freedoms, but rather the promotion of equality in society. all people should be treated the same
(protections by government)
3
Q
Law as Change
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- New Law
- New Protections
- Reflect Will of People
- Reflect government responsiveness to people
4
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Civic Rights
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Hybrid term used to include liberties and rights
5
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civili rights origins
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1760’s under colonialism
idea of taxation without representation
focused on political expression