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Civil rights are basic rights guaranteed to every citizen that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals.

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AP Comparative Government
AP European History
AP US History
AP World History: Modern
Advanced Legal Research
African American History – 1865 to Present
African American History – Before 1865
African American Literature – 1900 to Present
African American Literature – Before 1900
African American Religion
Alabama History
American Literature – Before 1800
Body Art and Performance
California History
Chicano History in the United States
Cities and the Arts
Civil War and Reconstruction
Constitutional Law I
Courts and Society
Covering Politics
Education in American Culture
Ethics
European History – 1945 to Present
Film Criticism
History of American Business
Honors US Government
Human Sexuality
Human Social Behavior I
International Human Rights
Intro to American Government
Intro to American Politics
Intro to Chicanx and Latinx Studies
Intro to Christianity
Intro to Humanities
Intro to Political Science
Intro to Public Policy
Intro to Sociology
Japanese American History
Literature of Journalism
Music and Social Protest
Native American Law
Origins of Civilization
Philosophy of Law
Political Philosophy
Social Contract
Social Stratification
Special Education
Speech and Debate
State and Federal Constitutions
Supreme Court
Texas Government
The Modern Period
US History – 1865 to Present
US History – 1945 to Present
US History – Before 1865
Women and Politics

Practice Questions (6)

Which trend generally describes Supreme Court decisions related to civil rights over time?
Which historical event led to an increase in Federal court cases related to civil rights?
What distinguishes civil rights from civil liberties in US Constitution?
Which social movement significantly influenced the creation of new legislation in terms of civil rights during the mid-20th century?
What might have happened if the Democratic Party had not adopted a platform supporting Civil Rights during the 1960s?
How do attitudes towards civil rights differ between generations?

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