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Differences between civil liberties and civil rights?
Liberties: protections from government. Rights: protections against discrimination.
Compare Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause.
Establishment: no government-sponsored religion. Free Exercise: right to practice religion.
Impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or origin.
Impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Removed discriminatory voting practices.
Impact of Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972?
Prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education programs.
Purpose of Affirmative Action?
Aid groups facing past discrimination; race can be a factor.
Purpose of Title IX?
Prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded education.