Rights of Citizens
Definition
Rights of citizens refer to the legal privileges given to individuals who are members or citizens within a particular nation or state.
Related terms
Bill Of Rights: The first ten amendments to the US Constitution that outline fundamental rights and freedoms for American citizens.
Civil Liberties: These are basic rights guaranteed under law such as freedom speech, religion etc., which are protected from government interference.
Due Process Clause: A clause in the constitution that protects citizens against arbitrary denial by government.
"Rights of Citizens" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP US Government
Study guides (1)
AP US History - 5.12 Comparison in Period 5, 1844-1877
Practice Questions (1)
Which amendment protects the rights of citizens to vote regardless of their race or color?
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