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Standing Up For Freedom: The Story of Rosa Parks
In December of 1955 Rosa Parks made history when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white person. Her act of defiance was the catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott which was the spark that ignited the modern-day Civil...
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60 Second Civics: Legal Protections of Rights Pt. 3: What Gov. Must/must Not Do
The Bill of Rights contains both prohibitions against government actions and positive mandates.
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60 Second Civics: Bill of Rights Pt. 11: Personal Rights
Personal rights are one of three common categories of rights and describe the rights of individuals. These rights are based on natural rights philosophy.
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60 Second Civics: Intro. To Bill of Rights Pt. 2: Protects Basic Rights
The Bill of Rights lists rights the government is prohibited from violating, but this didn't always apply equally to everyone.
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60 Second Civics: The Constitution Protects Basic Rights
Discusses the Federalists' argument that the responsibilities of each of the three levels of government ensure that a wide variety of interests are represented.
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60 Second Civics: Bill of Rights Pt. 9: The Rights of Individuals
Describes the belief that all individuals have fundamental rights, as explained in natural rights philosophy.