Civil Rights and Liberties Concepts

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Which of the following best describes civil liberties?

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Basic individual rights and freedoms that are protected from government overreach

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Even though public schools in a city are legally open to all students, most schools are predominantly one race because of housing patterns and neighborhood demographics. This situation is an example of:

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De facto

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“Prior to any questioning, the person must be warned that he has a right to remain silent, that any statement he does make may be used as evidence against him, and that he has a right to the presence of an attorney, ether retained or appointed.” — Chief Justice Earl Warren, 1966

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Miranda v. Arizona

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The States' police power is defined as the right to protect public health, safety, morals, and the general welfare.

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protect public health, safety, morals, and the general welfare.

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In Mapp v. Ohio, the Supreme Court ruled that evidence must be seized according due process or it cannot be allowed as evidence in a criminal trial. This became known as the

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Exclusionary Rule

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Which historic piece of legislation outlawed discrimination in public places and in hiring practices? A. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1990, B. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, C. Title IX, 1972, D. Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Which statement BEST describes the Supreme Court’s decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)? Options: A. Racial quotas in university admissions are allowed and should be strictly enforced to avoid violating the Equal Protection Clause., B. Racial quotas are unconstitutional, but race can be considered as one factor in a holistic admissions process., C. Race cannot be considered at all in any university admissions decisions, D. Racial segregation in universities is allowed as is admitting students solely based on race.

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Racial quotas are unconstitutional, but race can be considered as one factor in a holistic admissions process.

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In New Jersey v. TLO, the Supreme Court ruled that schools may search students without a warrant.

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schools may search students without a warrant

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In Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, the Supreme Court

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ended legalized segregation by overturning the “separate but equal” doctrine.

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In Furman v. Georgia (1972), the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty violated the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments. What was the main reason for this ruling?

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The death penalty was applied inconsistently and in an arbitrary manner.