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A. Politics Midterm
Civil Rights vs Civil Liberties
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Civil Liberties | Basic personal freedoms against the government that are established in the Bill of Rights -Limitations of government action -Court decides if government is infringing on liberties |
| Civil Rights | Guarantees of equal opportunity and protection for all citizens through obligations imposed on government power; what government must do to ensure that citizens are treated equally - Expansion of government to take positive action for people |
| Brown v Board of Education | Court case that declared segregation in education unconstitutional. -Example of Civil Right Protection Court Case |
| Example of Civil Rights action | Following the ruling of Brown v Board of Education, in 1957 the national government sent the National Guard to Arkansas to ensure safe integration in schools. |
| Miranda v Arizona | As of 1963, requires law enforcement to inform citizens of their rights while under interrogation. -Example of court case for civil liberties |