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Constitutional Right

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AP US Government

Definition

A constitutional right refers to a fundamental freedom or protection granted by the Constitution of the United States. These rights are considered essential and cannot be taken away without due process.

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Practice Questions (3)

Which act gave women constitutional right to vote?
Which constitutional right has been selectively incorporated through the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment ?
Which constitutional right is protected under the Ninth Amendment?

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