Social Issues and Discrimination Concepts

The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791. These amendments safeguard individual freedoms, including speech, religion, and the press, while also ensuring fair legal procedures and limiting government power.

The intentional act of disobeying specific laws or orders as a nonviolent method of protest.

A qualified woman is passed over for a promotion in favor of a less experienced male colleague simply because of her gender. What is this an example of?

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A restaurant refuses to serve a customer because of their race, but the law requires businesses to treat all customers equally. The customer files a complaint, and the court upholds their ________, ensuring they receive the same treatment as everyone else.

The country's top judicial authority, tasked with interpreting the Constitution and ruling on major legal issues that affect the nation.

An act of breaking a law, contract, or right, particularly in a way that restricts or diminishes someone's freedoms or protections.

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A journalist uncovers a government program that secretly monitors citizens' online activity without consent. When the program is revealed, it sparks public outrage as people realize their _______ has been violated, with personal data being collected without their knowledge or permission.

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A student writes an opinion piece for the school newspaper, voicing concerns about the impact of social media on mental health. Despite some negative reactions from peers, the school allows the article to be published, supporting the student's _____________ to share their views openly without censorship.

The legal principle that mandates the government to uphold all the rights granted to an individual, guaranteeing fair and equitable treatment within the judicial system.

A modification or addition to a legal document, particularly the U.S. Constitution, that changes or revises its existing terms or provisions.