civil rights/civil liberties

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What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?

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It attempted to ensure African American votes would not be diluted through gerrymandering, prohibited state governments from denying citizens the right to vote, and required some states to get changes to their voting laws approved by Congress.

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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

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prohibited racial discrimination in employment and public accommodations

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What did the Nineteenth Amendment do?

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granted women the right to vote

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What is the MAIN source of civil liberties? Options: Constitution, Preamble, Bill of Rights, Magna Carta

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Bill of Rights

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which amendment protects you against unreasonable search and seizure?

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Which amendment states you have a right to an attorney and a fair and speedy trial?

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Which court case is responsible for public schools segregation of races violating the equal protection clause of the 14th amendment?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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What is the term refers to what the government must do as far as ensuring equal protection and freedom from discrimination?

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civil rights

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What term states that no state can deny basic rights to its people and must act fairly according to the law, per the 14th amendment?

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due process

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What is the name for the laws that discriminated against people because of their race?

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De jure ("Jim Crow")