Civil Liberties
Definition
Civil Liberties are fundamental rights and freedoms granted to individuals by law, typically protected by a constitution or bill of rights. These liberties include freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and privacy.
Related terms
Freedom of Speech: The right to express one's opinions without censorship or punishment from the government.
Due Process: The legal principle that ensures fair treatment under the law and protects individuals from arbitrary actions by the government.
Separation of Powers: The division of governmental powers among different branches (such as executive, legislative, judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.
"Civil Liberties" appears in:
Subjects (4)
AP European History
AP US Government
AP US History
Intro to Political Science
Study guides (7)
AP Comparative Government - 1.4 Democratization
AP Comparative Government - 2.8 Judicial Systems
AP Comparative Government - 2.9 Independent Judiciaries
AP Comparative Government - 3.1 Civil Society
AP Comparative Government - 3.6 Forces that Impact Political Participation
AP Comparative Government - 3.7 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
AP Comparative Government - 3.9 Challenges of Political and Social Cleavages
Additional resources (2)
AP Comparative Government - 2024 AP Comparative Government Exam Guide
AP Comparative Government - Unit 3 Overview: Political Culture & Participation
Practice Questions (2)
Which country’s judiciary is bound by the decisions of the state’s sole political party, resulting in a lack of protection for civil liberties and civil rights?
Which of the following best defines civil liberties?
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