Civil Rights

Reasonable Distinction

Reasonable distinction refers to the idea that in some instances, it is rational to legally classify people into different groups. In this episode, you will learn how the promise of equal protection under the law does not mean that all people will be treated exactly the same. Click the player button to begin.

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Civil Rights Legislation

The decision in Brown v. Board of Education (1954) was an important step toward equality for all people. Over the next fourteen years, Congress passed a series of laws in response to the Civil Rights Movement. During this episode, you will learn how this legislation supported the principle of equal protection under the law.

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Civil Rights Review

Now that you have finished studying civil rights legislation and the concept of reasonable distinction, it is time to review everything you have learned. In this non-graded interactivity, complete the multiple choice questions by selecting the best possible answer and clicking SUBMIT. You will be able to review your answers after you submit them. Click the player button to start the review.