What is the main difference between civil rights and civil liberties?

Exploring Civil Rights and Liberties in the U.S.

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Civil rights are only applicable to citizens, while civil liberties apply to everyone.
Civil rights are protections from government actions, while civil liberties are guarantees of equal treatment.
Civil liberties are only applicable to citizens, while civil rights apply to everyone.
Civil liberties are protections from government actions, while civil rights are guarantees of equal treatment.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which of the following is an example of a substantive liberty?
The right to vote
The right to remain silent
The right to free speech
The right to a fair trial
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the presumption of innocence in criminal cases represent?
A substantive liberty
A procedural liberty
A civil right
A constitutional amendment
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where are civil liberties primarily found in the U.S. Constitution?
The Preamble
The Articles
The 14th Amendment
The Bill of Rights
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of the Barron vs. Baltimore case?
It established the right to free speech.
It ruled that the Bill of Rights only applied to the federal government.
It applied the Bill of Rights to the states.
It incorporated the 14th Amendment.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 14th Amendment primarily address?
The right to vote
Equal protection and due process
The right to free speech
The right to bear arms
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is selective incorporation?
Applying state laws to the federal government
Applying the Bill of Rights to the federal government only
Applying each right in the Bill of Rights to the states on a case-by-case basis
Applying all rights in the Bill of Rights to the states at once
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which case ruled that states could not use evidence gathered from warrantless searches?
Gitlow vs. New York
Mapp vs. Ohio
Benton vs. Maryland
Barron vs. Baltimore
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To limit the power of the state governments
To grant new powers to the state governments
To grant new powers to the federal government
To limit the power of the federal government
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important for citizens to be vigilant about their civil liberties?
To ensure the government does not overstep its bounds
To ensure the government can pass new laws
To ensure the government can enforce existing laws
To ensure the government can protect the majority
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