Unit 3: Β Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
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βοΈWelcome to Unit 3:Β
Civil liberties and Civil rights
Now that weβve got a Constitution, who actually runs the show? In this unit, youβll dig into the structure of the federal governmentβCongress, the President, the Courts, and the bureaucracyβand how they compete, cooperate, and clash to shape law and policy.Β
From vetoes to judicial review to agency regulations, youβll see what happens when power is sharedβ¦ but not always equally.
Lesson 3.1: The Bill of RightsΒ
Lesson 3.1: The Bill of RightsΒ
Who gets to decide where freedom beginsβand ends? In this lesson, youβll unpack the Bill of Rights and see how the first ten amendments protect individual liberties while setting limits on government power. From free speech to due process, youβll explore how these rights are interpreted, challenged, and defended in modern America.Β π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.2 β First Amendment: Freedom of ReligionΒ
Lesson 3.2 β First Amendment: Freedom of ReligionΒ
How free is religious freedom? In this lesson, youβll examine how the Supreme Court interprets the Establishment and Free Exercise Clausesβand how it balances individual liberty with government action.Β π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.3 β First Amendment: Freedom of SpeechΒ
Lesson 3.3 β First Amendment: Freedom of SpeechΒ
Is all speech protected? This lesson explores how the Court has protected symbolic speech while allowing limits on obscenity, defamation, and speech that threatens public safety.Β π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.4 β First Amendment: Freedom of the PressΒ
Lesson 3.4 β First Amendment: Freedom of the PressΒ
Can the government stop the press from publishing? In this lesson, youβll explore landmark cases that reinforced strong protections against prior restraintβeven in cases involving national security. π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.5 β Second Amendment: Right to Bear Arms
Lesson 3.5 β Second Amendment: Right to Bear Arms
What does the right to bear arms actually protect? This lesson focuses on how the Supreme Court interprets the Second Amendment and how those rulings reflect a broader view of individual liberty. π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.6 β Balancing Individual Freedom vs Public Order and Safety
Lesson 3.6 β Balancing Individual Freedom vs Public Order and Safety
How Far Can the Government Go? This lesson explores the constant struggle to balance individual freedom (such as the right to bear arms and privacy) against the government's essential duty to maintain public order and safety, focusing on the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Second, Fourth, and Eighth Amendments. π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.7 β Selective Incorporation
Lesson 3.7 β Selective Incorporation
Can states ignore the Bill of Rights? This lesson explains how the Supreme Court has used the 14th Amendment to apply key civil liberties protections to state governments over time. π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.8 β Due Process and the Rights of the Accused
Lesson 3.8 β Due Process and the Rights of the Accused
Getting Arrested? Know Your Rights. This lesson explores how the Fifth and Sixth Amendments (reinforced by the Exclusionary Rule) protect individuals during criminal proceedings and ensure fair treatment by law enforcement. Β π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.9 β Due Process and the Right to Privacy
Lesson 3.9 β Due Process and the Right to Privacy
Is Privacy in the Constitution? We analyze how the Supreme Court has interpreted the Due Process Clause to recognize unenumerated rights, including the controversial right to privacy, and how it applies to modern life. π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.10 β Social Movements & Equal Protection
Lesson 3.10 β Social Movements & Equal Protection
Can a single amendment change society? We explore how the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment serves as a constitutional foundation that supports and motivates major social shifts, including the Civil Rights and Women's Rights movements. π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.11 & 3.12 β Balancing Majority and Minority Rights
Lesson 3.11 & 3.12 β Balancing Majority and Minority Rights
How does the government decide between protecting a minority's rights and upholding a majority's will? This lesson analyzes landmark legislation and Supreme Court rulings that attempt to strike a balance between civil rights protection and majority interests. π C.E.D.
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Lesson 3.13 β Affirmative Action
Lesson 3.13 β Affirmative Action
Is Affirmative Action Constitutional? We dive into the decades-long debate over race- and gender-conscious policies. Learn how the Supreme Court has used the Equal Protection Clause to define limits on who can use these programs.π C.E.D.
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Unit 3 ReviewΒ
Unit 3 ReviewΒ
When does the government go too farβand what rights protect you? In this essential review, you'll dive into the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment to understand how civil liberties are applied to the states through selective incorporation. Expect landmark Supreme Court battles over free speech, gun rights, the right to privacy, and the ongoing fight for equality through civil rights.
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