Enumerated rights

Definition

Enumerated rights are specific rights that are explicitly listed in a constitution or other legal document. These rights are granted and protected by law, ensuring individual freedoms and limiting government power.

Related terms

Bill of Rights:

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution that outline specific freedoms and protections for American citizens.

Constitution:

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.

Civil Liberties:

Individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference