Law & JusticeUnit 1

FINAL JEOPARDY

• Wager as much or as little of your current total.– If correct, your wager will be added to your current total.– If incorrect, your wager will be deducted from your current

total.

CATEGORYProtecting Civil Liberties

You must answer all of the following questions correctly to receive the full wagered amount.

• The ACLU is an organization that aims to protect Americans’ civil liberties. Answer the following questions about the ACLU1. What do the letters “ACLU” stand for?2. The ACLU uses 3 major tactics to protect civil

liberties. Name 2 of the 3.3. The ACLU holds specific positions on social,

political, and governmental issues. Provide 2 of the ACLU’s “pro” positions and 2 of the ACLU’s “anti” positions.

Question 1

• American Civil Liberties Union

Question 2

• Litigation– court cases and procedures

• Lobbying– trying to influence legislation and the passage of

laws• Community education programs and

campaigns

Question 3

PRO• Affirmative action• Birth control and reproductive rights

(abortion)• Criminal law reform and prisoner

rights• AIDS research• Human rights• Immigrant rights• LGBT rights• Education equality• Privacy• Religious freedom• Secularism in government• Voting rights

ANTI• Death penalty• Torture• Government surveillance• Suspension of habeas

corpus• Child pornography• Discrimination (race,

gender, sexual orientation)