Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Worksheet

Part 1 Matrix:

Complete each section of the matrix below. Include APA citations for all borrowed ideas, facts, or definitions.

Terms Summary of Term Why was this important to civil rights or civil liberties in the United States?
Bill of Rights
First Amendment Freedoms
Right of Due Process
Miranda Warning
13th and 15th Amendments to the US Constitution
Brown vs. Board of Education
19th Amendment to the US Constitution
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965

Part 2 Essay:

Write a 525 to 700 word response below that responds to the following questions:

Should there be limits to free speech rights in a democracy? Why or why not?

What is the responsibility of the press and media in a democracy?