Discrimination against persons or groups that is harmful and is based on animus is called __________ discrimination.
A) invidious
B) reverse
C) benign
D) civil
E) criminal
Which of the following best describes the concept of civil rights?
A) rights generally accorded all citizens
B) political rights of speech and assembly
C) rights extended to citizens from legislative action
D) guarantees of life, liberty, and property granted to all citizens
E) powers and privileges guaranteed to individuals and protected against arbitrary withdrawal by the government or individuals
Benign discrimination is based on
A) hatred.
B) reason.
C) differences.
D) loyalty.
E) partisanship.
Abigail Fisher sued the University of Texas-Austin because she argued that using _____ in university admissions violates the equal protection clause. The Supreme Court heard her case in 2012.
A) gender
B) race
C) GPA
D) wealth
E) religion
The Supreme Court case Lawrence and Garner v. Texas overturned the previous decision of
A) Roe v. Wade.
B) Griswold v. Connecticut.
C) Mapp v. Ohio.
D) Bowers v. Hardwick.
E) Palko v. Connecticut.
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