Unit 3: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals
Explain how the U.S. Constitution protects individual liberties and rights.
The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights designed to protect individual liberties and rights.
Civil liberties are constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference.
The application of the Bill of Rights is continuously interpreted by the courts
3.2 First Amendment: Freedom of Religion
3.3 First Amendment: Freedom of Speech
3.4 First Amendment: Freedom of the Press
3.5 Second Amendment: Right to Bear Arms
3.6 Amendments: Balancing Individual Freedom with Public Order and Safety
3.8 Amendments: Due Process and the Rights of the Accused
3.9 Amendments: Due Process and the Right to Privacy