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Give examples of rights and freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.
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Apply concepts of justice, including due process and equity before the law.
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Know the importance of a learning or work environment free of
discrimination against individual differences.
- Identify legal means of dissent and protest against a violation of rights.
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The 5th and 14th amendments guarantee all citizens equity and due process.
When used on the test, equity means "equal protection of the law."
What does due process mean?
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What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination?
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What is the difference between racism and sexism?
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Treating people and groups of people differently is not necessarily
illegal. For example, those under 16 years of age can not apply for a driver's
license. Read the definition of discrimination in the Glossary again. Then,
read the cases below and decide which are examples of discrimination and
illegal. Be prepared to defend your answers.
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a. A college offers special scholarships for African American and Latino
students.
b. To view R-rated movies you must be at least 17 years old or accompanied by an adult.
c. Wanted: Excellent female secretary. Must be able to take shorthand and type 100 words a minute.
d. A proposed law demands workers must retire at age 60.
e. A Chinese restaurant hires only waiters who are Chinese or look Chinese.
f. A shoe salesman was fired after losing a leg.
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There are many ways to express dissent and protest injustice. Although we
have the right to protest, not all protest methods are legal. With the help of
the
Glossary, determine which of the following methods of protest are legal.
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a. boycott
b. picket
c. file a law suit
d. civil disobedience
e. call an assembly
f. destroy property
g. vote
h. contact the media
i. sit-in
j. organize a march
k. give a speech
l. write letters
m. start a petition
n. videotape an incident
o. organize a special interest group
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The Companion to The Little Book On Line
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D & E: The Bill of Rights and Key Amendments to the Constitution
Learning Outcome #12: Know how the law protects individuals in the United States.
Directions, Part A: Carefully read and study Section D
and
Section E
under Important
Things To Remember and
Related Words
in The Little Book. Then, read the statements below and decide which are rights and freedoms
guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and which are rights and freedoms guaranteed
by other amendments. In the blank provided place a "BR" for Bill of
Rights or the number of the proper amendment.
1. ____ No double jeopardy
2. ____ Freedom of the press
3. ____ Slavery abolished
4. ____ No search or seizure without a warrant
5. ____ Power to tax incomes given to Congress
6. ____ Freedom of assembly
7. ____ Right to vote to women
8. ____ No excessive bail
9. ____ Voting age lowered to 18
10. ____ Right to counsel
11. ____ Voting rights to all citizens no matter what their race
12. ____ Freedom of religion
13. ____ Equal protection of the law to all native born and naturalized citizens
14. ____ No cruel or unusual punishment
15. ____ Individuals have more rights than just those listed in the Bill of Rights
Answer Key
Directions, Part B: Use the Glossary to help answer the questions below.
Go to Vocabulary Drills:
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D.
Bill of Rights
E. Some Key Amendments to the Constitution
