Civil Rights

Practice flashcards covering key concepts in Civil Rights, including definitions, important amendments, and landmark court cases.

What are Civil Liberties?

Protections against the abuse of power by the government.

What are Civil Rights?

Protections against discrimination based on group identity; ensuring the law is applied equally regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, or gender.

What famous document states 'all men are created equal'?

The Declaration of Independence.

What does Amendment XIV state about citizenship?

All persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens and entitled to equal protection of the laws.

What principle was established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?

The principle of 'Separate but Equal'.

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 aim to achieve?

It aimed to eliminate discrimination in voting, public accommodations, education, and employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

What does Title IX prohibit?

It prohibits sex discrimination in education programs receiving federal financial assistance.

What was the significance of Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?

It ruled that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, effectively ending legal school segregation.

What is the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

To extend protections against discrimination to individuals with disabilities.

What case acknowledged the right to same-sex marriage?

Obergefell v. Hodges (2015).

What was the outcome of Korematsu v. United States (1944)?

The Supreme Court upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II under the premise of military necessity.