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aabwk4

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How does the term civil liberties differ from the term civil rights?
 
  a. Lawsuits may be filed when violations of civil liberties occur, but they may not be filed for violations of civil rights.
  b. Civil liberties are voluntary while civil rights are mandatory.
  c. In most cases, the terms mean the same thing.
  d. Civil liberties are guaranteed by the Constitution and cannot be taken away, while civil rights refer to the rights to equal treatment for specific groups based on race, gender, sex, etc.
  e. The term civil liberties was used prior to the twentieth century, while the term civil rights was used afterward.

Question 2

What are civil liberties?
 
  a. They are freedoms that can be taken away during wars, if deemed necessary by Congress.
  b. They are rights that are extended by state governments at the expense of the federal government.
  c. They are religious-based freedoms.
  d. They are specific individual rights which cannot be taken away by government and are guaranteed by the Constitution.
  e. They are laws that enforce civility between citizens and are also designed to enforce the peace.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D



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