unit 15 Flashcards
What is the difference between civil rights and civil liberties?
Civil Rights: Protections against discrimination and guarantees of equal treatment under the law.
* Civil Liberties: Basic freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, such as freedom of speech and religion.
How have voting rights been challenged and what are the impacts?
Voting rights have been challenged through voter ID laws, poll taxes, and literacy tests, but legal changes have expanded access.
How have civil liberties been challenged and what are the impacts?
Rights such as freedom of speech, press, and religion have been challenged, especially in times of national security concerns.
What are the impacts of constitutional amendments, Supreme Court decisions, and legislation that expanded rights for Black Americans?
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, as well as key Supreme Court decisions (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education), expanded rights for Black Americans
What are the impacts of constitutional amendments, Supreme Court decisions, and legislation that expanded rights for women?
Legal changes like the 19th Amendment (voting rights for women) and Roe v. Wade (abortion rights) have expanded women’s rights.
What is the difference between “citizenship” as it pertains to being an active and responsible participant in any community or group and legal citizenship?
Active Citizenship: Involvement in political processes and community engagement.
* Legal Citizenship: Formal status recognized by the government, with rights and responsibilities.
What are the barriers to full participation as citizens, and who benefits from them?
Barriers include voter suppression, unequal access to education, and economic inequality, often benefiting the privileged.
When has citizenship been challenged or denied, and who benefited?
