Civil liberties and civil rights

How does the Constitution protect civil liberties and rights? How have different Supreme Court interpretations of different amendments impacted and defined civil rights in the U.S.?

The Bill of Rights

The First Amendment: freedom of religion

The First Amendment: freedom of speech

The First Amendment: freedom of the press

The Second Amendment

Balancing individual freedom with public order and safety

Selective incorporation

Due process and the rights of the accused

Due process and the right to privacy

Social movements and equal protection

Government responses to social movements

Balancing minority and majority rights

Affirmative action