American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 4: Civil Liberties

Learning Objectives

Having studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Bill of Rights.
2. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of selective incorporation.
3. Identify types of speech protected by the First Amendment.
4. Explain the principles underlying freedom of the press.
5. Distinguish between the establishment and free exercise of religion clauses.
6. Identify the legal standard for the right to privacy.
7. Apply knowledge of criminal due process rights provided by the Bill of Rights.
8. Evaluate the effect of the 9/11 terror attacks on civil liberties.