Enumeration of Certain Rights

Definition

This refers to the rights that are specifically mentioned and protected in the Constitution. These include freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Analogy

Think of the Enumeration of Certain Rights like a shopping list your parents give you. The items on the list (like milk, bread, eggs) are specific things they want you to get from the store. Similarly, these enumerated rights are specific freedoms that our 'parent' - the Constitution - guarantees us.

Related terms

Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the US Constitution which outline and protect individual liberties and rights.

Civil Liberties: Basic rights and freedoms guaranteed to individuals as protection from any arbitrary actions or laws of the government.

First Amendment: Part of Bill of Rights that protects freedoms including speech, assembly, religion, press and petition against government interference.