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  • This module will provide an explanation between civil rights and civil liberties and will focus on the study of civil liberties, which are protected by the Constitution of the United States. Emphasis will be placed upon the first ten amendments that form the Bill of Rights and protects the freedoms and rights of individuals.  It will also explain why interpreting some amendments have been and continue to be controversial.

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    Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
    1. Explain the difference between a civil liberty and a civil right. (CLO 4)
    2. Explain what civil rights protect and guarantee for U.S. citizens. (CLO 3)
    3. Explain why the Bill of Rights was created a part of the U.S. Constitution. (CLO 2)
    4. Explain what constitutional rights the civil rights laws ensured for African Americans and other minorities. (CLO 4)

    To achieve these objectives:
    1. Read Chapter 4 in Introduction to American Government. Including:

    Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities

    You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.

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