Due Process and Equal Protection and their Application to the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: New July 2022! Learn the meaning of “due process” and “equal protection” under the law and how those concepts were applied to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Type of Video: Segment*
Unique Video ID: Civil Rights-91**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- Engage students in a discussion about their perception of how well “due process” and “equal protection” under the laws are being addressed in relation to civil rights today. Where is the law sufficient? Where might it be insufficient? How would they ensure due process and equal protection where they think its lacking?
To learn more about the Civil Rights Act of 1964, check out the full program this segment is edited from: Constitution Day The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Its Current Implications 2.
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