About Civil Liberties
Turn on the nightly news or flip through the pages of a newspaper. On any given day, there is usually a story about civil rights. Whether it is a story about the right of a high school student to wear a t-shirt with a certain phrase, or a story about same sex marriage, there is a common thread: civil liberties.
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What are Civil Liberties
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Civil liberties, also known as "civil rights," are guaranteed rights bestowed upon United States citizens. These are basic, fundamental rights.
What Rights are Included in Civil Liberties
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Civil liberties include the freedom of speech, association/assembly, privacy and religion. Additionally, civil liberties include the right to own property. Civil liberties also include the right to due process and to a fair trial.
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Where do Civil Liberties Come From
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Civil liberties are rights which emanate from the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. These documents ensure that the rights are given to each and every American citizen.
What is the Purpose of Civil Liberties
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Civil liberties were designed to protect American citizens from interference in their lives from the government and to preserve the basic personal rights bestowed upon U.S. citizens.
Other Areas Involving Civil Liberties
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Other areas which involve civil liberties are frequently the subject of controversy. For example, the debate over a woman's right to choose to have an abortion, and same sex marriages are rooted in the civil liberties Americans possess.
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