POLSC232: American Government

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

• distinguish between civil rights and civil liberties;
• explain the history and importance of the Bill of Rights;
• examine the rights protected under the First Amendment and key Supreme Court cases that have defined these First Amendment rights;
• analyze the "right to privacy,” its origins, and Supreme Court rulings on privacy;
• explain the process of incorporation and extending the Bill of Rights to the states;
• trace the history and outcome of the civil rights movement;
• discuss the process of expanding civil rights to other minorities and women; and
• evaluate the history and impact of affirmative action.