Civil Rights and Liberties
Abstract
Civil rights and liberties protect the political players and the American people. They limit government conduct by requiring officials to follow due process of law; and describe some of the goals of the republic, such as allowing the greatest possible freedom of speech. They guard citizens against discrimination because of their gender, age, sexual preference, and race—protections that Americans didn’t have a century ago.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Political Philosophy and Ethics
Race
History
and American Society
Human Rights and Development
Publication details
- Pages
- 166–198
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter