Civil liberties: what are they?

Magna Carta was a 13th-century document that guaranteed certain rights to English citizens. Civil liberties are fundamental freedoms granted to citizens, usually defined by law and evidenced in government documentation. Different countries grant similar rights to citizens, but the types of civil liberties may vary. There are ongoing discussions about how many civil liberties should […]

Civ rights vs. civ liberties: what’s the diff?

Civil rights are granted by the government to prevent discrimination based on specific attributes like gender or age, while civil liberties are fundamental rights granted to all citizens by a country’s constitution, such as freedom of speech or religion. Civil rights are fought for by groups seeking equal treatment, while civil liberties refer to the […]

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