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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.15
What distinguishes civil rights from civil liberties in US Constitution?
Civil liberties are only for citizens, whereas civil rights extend to all residents.
Civil rights protect against government actions, while civil liberties limit government power.
There is no distinction; the terms are interchangeable.
Civil rights focus on equal protection, while civil liberties focus on freedom and personal rights.
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