What does the Declaration of Independence say about equality and civil rights? Which parts of the Constitution have been particularly important for groups wishing to expand their rights?
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Identify the phrases "all men are created equal" and "inalienable rights" in the Declaration of Independence as the root of the American belief in equality, noting that equality does not mean equal rewards, but it does mean equal opportunity.
2, Discuss how the equal protection clausehas been particularly important for expanding civil rights. It includes the Fourteenth Amendment, which forbids states from denying anyone equal protection under the laws.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
"We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness - That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new Government" - Identify the excerpt above and analyze the meaning of each clause in relation to the historical background and the author's intent.
What will be an ideal response?
"Hate crimes" legislation _____
a. was not passed in Texas due to substantial opposition b. applies to first-degree and capital murder cases c. increased penalties for crimes motivated by hostility to race, religion, gender, and sexual orientation d. was rejected because the law would be punishing the thought behind the crime rather than the crime itself e. none of these
A bill can become a law even if the president doesn't sign it ____
a. if Congress overrides a presidential veto by a 2/3 majority. b. if the president keeps the bill for 10 days. c. both A and B d. neither A nor B.