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What are the basic civil liberties guaranteed to us by the US Constitution?
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∙ 16y ago
In the United States, the US Constitution recognizes the basic human rights granted to its people by God. The Constitution does not "give" its people rights. The US Constitution documents a number of things, such as the way the Federal government operates. Under the US Constitution, the rights already alluded to are written in the part of the Constitution called the Bill of Rights. These rights the Constitution guarantees include important issues such as free speech, freedom of the press and freedom to practice one's religion. The Federal Constitution lays out the ways Federal officials are elected and appointed. When it was ratified in 1793, it was the most progressive document defining a democratic nation that had ever existed.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, the constitution acts as a restriction on government from violating liberties (thought) to be held naturally by every person.
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Can states extend civil liberties or civil rights beyond those in the US Constitution?
Yes. But this would not protect the person who goes beyond the limits in the US Constitution from prosecution in Federal Court. What the states may not do is impose more restrictive limits on civil liberties or civil rights than those in the US Constitution.
Which amendment lists almost all of your civil liberties?
The fourteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution lists almost all of the civil liberties provided to American citizens. These liberties were applied to every state government through the incorporation process.
The right of a citizen especially those guaranteed to all citizens of the united states?
Civil Rights
When was Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review created?
Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review was created in 1966.
What are the two main Constitutional sources of your Civil Liberties?
The Constitution really grants us zero liberties or rights. It acknowledges that we are born with certain rights and that the Government is not supposed to limit or take away from those rights. The Constitution grants the Government certain limited rights over us to make a civil and useful society. Other then those limitations we allow the Government to have under the constitution, we are free to do what we wish. The Constitution gives our Government certain (very limited) rights and liberties. We have chosen to allow our Government to have these rights to allow for a working society.
Civil liberties are guaranteed by which part of the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
The basic argument against restricting civil liberties?
One of the most basic arguments against restricting civil liberties is that the government does not, or should not, have the power to do so in the first place. Many argue that restricting civil liberties violates freedoms protected in the Constitution.
Describe provisions in The Constitution that prevent misuse or abuse of government power?
the branches of government, voting, checks and balances, impeachment
How did the resolve the Constitution when it did not have Civil liberties?
Civil liberties were added, in the form of the Bill of Rights.
Where can civil liberties be found?
They can be found in the Bill of Rights, specifically. The Bill of Rights is part of the Constitution, but it is the Bill of Rights where civil liberties are addressed.
What are two words that mean rights protected by the constitution?
Civil Rights or Liberties.
Can states extend civil liberties or civil rights beyond those in the US Constitution?
Yes. But this would not protect the person who goes beyond the limits in the US Constitution from prosecution in Federal Court. What the states may not do is impose more restrictive limits on civil liberties or civil rights than those in the US Constitution.
What is the mission of the ACLU?
The mission of the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) is to defend and protect the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. This includes advocating for freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly, as well as fighting for equal treatment and due process for all individuals, particularly those who are marginalized or discriminated against. The ACLU works through litigation, advocacy, and public education to defend civil liberties for all people.
Which amendment lists almost all of your civil liberties?
The fourteenth amendment to the U.S. Constitution lists almost all of the civil liberties provided to American citizens. These liberties were applied to every state government through the incorporation process.
What generalization about democracy is most valid?
Democratic governments protect basic civil liberties
Which generalization about democracy is most valid?
democratic governments protect basic civil liberties
In the American Constitution civil liberties issues arise under which clause?
The Equal Protection Clause.
