Question 1

Which constitutional amendment provides for the expansion of individual rights found in the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

~ Fourteenth Amendment
The Fourteenth Amendment has been used to apply the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights to the states.

Question 2

The Constitution creates a “wall of separation between Church and State” in the words of the

Accepted Answer

~Establishment Clause
The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause creates a wall of separation between church and state.

Question 3

The Supreme Court case that reaffirmed the prohibition on prior restraint was

Accepted Answer

~New York Times Co. v. United States (1971)
New York Times v. United States (1971) increased the freedom of the press by establishing a “heavy presumption against prior restraint” even in cases involving national security.

Question 4

Using actions rather than words to convey an idea would be an example of

Accepted Answer

~Symbolic speech
Symbolic speech is the use of actions and symbols to convey ideas.

Question 5

Which Supreme Court case ruled that race-based school segregation violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

~Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) established race-based school segregation violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Question 6

The right of the government to take property for public use as long as the government provides just compensation for the property is called

Accepted Answer

~Eminent domain
Eminent domain is the right of the government to take property for public use provided the government compensates for the property.

Question 7

The Supreme Court, in Mapp v. Ohio, ruled that evidence obtained without a search warrant could be excluded from trial in state courts. This finding upholds the constitutional guarantee of no unreasonable search and seizure found in the

Accepted Answer

~Fourth Amendment
Constitutional guarantees of protections against unreasonable searches and seizures are found in the Fourth Amendment.

Question 8

What government action brought an end to Jim Crow laws and legal segregation in America?

Accepted Answer

~The Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board
of Education
The Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education brought an end to Jim Crow laws and legal segregation in the United States

Question 9

Protections of the Bill of Rights have been applied to the states under a process known as

Accepted Answer

~Selective incorporation
Selective incorporation is the process of applying the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states under the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.

Question 10

Which of the following prohibits discrimination in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

~Equal Employment Opportunity Act
The Equal Employment Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in the workplace.

Question 11

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

—Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail

Which statement is most consistent with the author’s argument in this quote?

Accepted Answer

~We should oppose injustice everywhere we see it.
Dr. Martin Luther King connected the struggle for freedom and equality of African Americans to the struggles for the same goals as other people around the world.

Question 12

Identify and describe two legislative acts which have led to the expansion of civil rights.

Accepted Answer

~The Civil Rights Act of 1865 which outlawed racial discrimination in public places such as hotels, theaters, and railroads

~Executive Order 9981 was given in 1948 by President Truman ordering the desegregation of the armed forces

Question 13

Identify and describe two constitutional amendments which have led to the expansion of civil rights.

Accepted Answer

~Constitutional amendments which have led to the expansion of civil rights:
The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery
The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship to include former slaves, and provided for due process and equal protection to all

Question 14

Explain how the Civil Rights Movement has affected a group other than African-Americans.

Accepted Answer

~Hispanic Americans benefited by organizing the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund
Women have benefited: Equal Pay Act, which made it illegal to base an employee’s pay on demographics

Question 15

Explain how the U.S. Constitution protects individual liberties and rights

Accepted Answer

~The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights specifically designed to protect individual liberties and rights

Question 16

What are Civil liberties?

Accepted Answer

~Civil liberties are constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference. 

The application of the Bill of Rights is continuously interpreted by the courts

Question 17

Describe the rights protected in the Bill of Rights.

Accepted Answer

~The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution, which enumerate the liberties and rights of individuals

Question 18

Bill Of Rights and The States (notes)

Accepted Answer

~Added to the original Constitution to appease  states.  ~Demanded by the Anti-Federalists
~Rights of the individuals and states listed to  protect them from the federal government

Question 19

Bill Of Rights and The States (notes pt.2)

Accepted Answer

~Bill of Rights only applied to the federal  government and did not include protections  against state governments (Barron v. Baltimore,  1833)
~Each state had its own bill of rights to protect their citizenry from the state govt.

Question 20

Explain the extent to which the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the First and Second Amendments reflects a commitment to individual liberty

Accepted Answer

~The interpretation and application of the First Amendment’s establishment and free exercise clauses reflect an ongoing debate over balancing majoritarian religious practice and free exercise

Question 21

Engel v. Vitale (1962)

Accepted Answer

~declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause

Question 22

Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)

Accepted Answer

~which held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause

Question 23

The Establishment Clause

Accepted Answer

The Separation of Church and State
“Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion…”
Engle v. Vitale, 1962

Question 24

The Free Exercise Clause

Accepted Answer

Free to practice your religion
“… or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”
Wisconsin v. Yoder, 1972

Unit 3 Practice Quiz

Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Practice Quiz (12 questions)

Question	Answer
Which constitutional amendment provides for the expansion of individual rights found in the Bill of Rights?	~ Fourteenth Amendment The Fourteenth Amendment has been used to apply the freedoms listed in the Bill of Rights to the states.
The Constitution creates a “wall of separation between Church and State” in the words of the	~Establishment Clause The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause creates a wall of separation between church and state.
The Supreme Court case that reaffirmed the prohibition on prior restraint was	~New York Times Co. v. United States (1971) New York Times v. United States (1971) increased the freedom of the press by establishing a “heavy presumption against prior restraint” even in cases involving national security.
Using actions rather than words to convey an idea would be an example of	~Symbolic speech Symbolic speech is the use of actions and symbols to convey ideas.
Which Supreme Court case ruled that race-based school segregation violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution?	~Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Brown v. Board of Education (1954) established race-based school segregation violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The right of the government to take property for public use as long as the government provides just compensation for the property is called	~Eminent domain Eminent domain is the right of the government to take property for public use provided the government compensates for the property.
The Supreme Court, in Mapp v. Ohio, ruled that evidence obtained without a search warrant could be excluded from trial in state courts. This finding upholds the constitutional guarantee of no unreasonable search and seizure found in the	~Fourth Amendment Constitutional guarantees of protections against unreasonable searches and seizures are found in the Fourth Amendment.
What government action brought an end to Jim Crow laws and legal segregation in America?	~The Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education The Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education brought an end to Jim Crow laws and legal segregation in the United States
Protections of the Bill of Rights have been applied to the states under a process known as	~Selective incorporation Selective incorporation is the process of applying the protections of the Bill of Rights to the states under the due process and equal protection clauses of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Which of the following prohibits discrimination in the workplace?	~Equal Employment Opportunity Act The Equal Employment Opportunity Act prohibits discrimination in the workplace.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail Which statement is most consistent with the author’s argument in this quote?	~We should oppose injustice everywhere we see it. Dr. Martin Luther King connected the struggle for freedom and equality of African Americans to the struggles for the same goals as other people around the world.
Identify and describe two legislative acts which have led to the expansion of civil rights.	~The Civil Rights Act of 1865 which outlawed racial discrimination in public places such as hotels, theaters, and railroads ~Executive Order 9981 was given in 1948 by President Truman ordering the desegregation of the armed forces
Identify and describe two constitutional amendments which have led to the expansion of civil rights.	~Constitutional amendments which have led to the expansion of civil rights: The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery The Fourteenth Amendment defined citizenship to include former slaves, and provided for due process and equal protection to all
Explain how the Civil Rights Movement has affected a group other than African-Americans.	~Hispanic Americans benefited by organizing the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund Women have benefited: Equal Pay Act, which made it illegal to base an employee’s pay on demographics
Explain how the U.S. Constitution protects individual liberties and rights	~The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights specifically designed to protect individual liberties and rights
What are Civil liberties?	~Civil liberties are constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference. The application of the Bill of Rights is continuously interpreted by the courts
Describe the rights protected in the Bill of Rights.	~The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution, which enumerate the liberties and rights of individuals
Bill Of Rights and The States (notes)	~Added to the original Constitution to appease states. ~Demanded by the Anti-Federalists ~Rights of the individuals and states listed to protect them from the federal government
Bill Of Rights and The States (notes pt.2)	~Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government and did not include protections against state governments (Barron v. Baltimore, 1833) ~Each state had its own bill of rights to protect their citizenry from the state govt.
Explain the extent to which the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the First and Second Amendments reflects a commitment to individual liberty	~The interpretation and application of the First Amendment’s establishment and free exercise clauses reflect an ongoing debate over balancing majoritarian religious practice and free exercise
Engel v. Vitale (1962)	~declared school sponsorship of religious activities violates the establishment clause
Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972)	~which held that compelling Amish students to attend school past the eighth grade violates the free exercise clause
The Establishment Clause	The Separation of Church and State “Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion…” Engle v. Vitale, 1962
The Free Exercise Clause	Free to practice your religion “… or prohibiting the free exercise thereof” Wisconsin v. Yoder, 1972

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