Question

Here are the Constitutional Protections,
Laws & Court Rulings:


Brown v. Board of Education
(1954)
Hemondez v. Texas (1954)
Equal Pay Act of 1963
Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)
Obagefelly. Hodges (2015


Read the above cases . When is discrimination
unconstitutional? Explain your answer.
Write in 3 sentences in a 6th grades response

Which laws or court rulings guarantee you equal protection? Or, which laws or court rulings apply to you?
Explain your answer.
Write in 5 sentences in a 6th grades response

Answer 1

When is discrimination unconstitutional?
Discrimination is unconstitutional when the government or law treats people unfairly because of things like their race, sex, disability, or who they love. Supreme Court cases like Brown v. Board and Hernandez v. Texas and decisions like Obergefell v. Hodges say people must have the same rights and chances under the Constitution. Laws such as the Equal Pay Act and IDEA also make it illegal to treat people unfairly at work or in school.

Which laws or court rulings guarantee you equal protection? Or, which laws or court rulings apply to you?
Brown v. Board of Education says schools cannot legally separate children because of race, so students get equal schooling. Hernandez v. Texas says people from different backgrounds must be treated the same in courts and juries. Obergefell v. Hodges protects the right for people to marry who they love. The Equal Pay Act helps make sure men and women are paid equally for the same work, and IDEA makes sure students with disabilities get the help and services they need in school. These cases and laws could affect you now (if you need school help or are part of a family) and later when you work or participate in government.