What are the basic
characteristics of civil liberties and civil rights? How are civil
liberties and civil rights different from each other? How does the
constitutional basis for civil liberties different from the
constitutional basis for civil rights?
1. What is the difference between civil rights and civil
liberties?
2. Select three important civil rights or civil liberties to
discuss. Explain their histories and importance.
3. Are there any civil rights or civil liberties that you
believe need to be expanded? Explain your answer.
Explain the concepts of civil liberties and civil rights. Are
they the same or different? Be certain to note where they are
articulated in the U.S. Constitution. Is it possible for violations
of both civil liberties and civil rights to happen at the same
time? You should use court decisions as examples in
your explanation.
Describe how Texas laws protect our civil liberties and basic
civil rights.
What are your thoughts on the James Byrd, Jr., case?
In your opinion, should Texas still have the death penalty?