This quote is from King's most famous speech that was given in our nation's capital during the civil rights movement of the 50's and 60's. It explains the inequality that our nation has shown in the past, and it is an ambassador for civil rights. Civil rights has been a major issue that has plagued the constitution since its ratification in 1787. There have been many civil rights cases that have undergone judicial review to determine the constitutionality of these issues. This paper will look at how these rulings have changed laws, and have changed lifestyles for people across the country. Such issues include slavery, voting, segregation, and integration.

The preamble of the Declaration of Independence reads, "All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness", but is it interpreted that everyone should be treated equally? This question has been asked over and over again, and th

Center for Civic Education. We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution. Center for Civic Education 1995.

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