American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 4: Civil Liberties

Essay Quiz

1
What is the definition of civil liberties? What is the history behind their central role in American society?
2
What was the original purpose of the Bill of Rights? How did the process of incorporation change that purpose?
3
When did freedom of speech become a prominent constitutional issue, and why? How has the Court's interpretation of freedom of speech changed over the past century?
4
What is the right to privacy? When did it emerge as a constitutional right, and why has it become particularly controversial in American society?
5
How, if at all, have the attacks of September 11, 2001 changed the national debate about civil liberties?
Harrison: American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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