3.1 The Bill of Rights
Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals.
Provisions of the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights are continually being interpreted to balance the power of government and the civil liberties of individuals.
Explain how the U.S. Constitution protects individual liberties and rights.
The U.S. Constitution includes a Bill of Rights specifically designed to protect individual liberties and rights.
Civil liberties are constitutionally established guarantees and freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against arbitrary government interference.
The application of the Bill of Rights is continuously interpreted by the courts.
Describe the rights protected in the Bill of Rights.
The Bill of Rights consists of the first ten Amendments to the Constitution, which enumerate the liberties and rights of individuals.