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Understanding Civil Liberties and Their Constitutional Safeguards

Civil liberties are fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, ensuring the protection of individual rights. The Bill of Rights serves as a crucial starting point, and the 14th Amendment extends these rights to all citizens, defining citizenship and offering protection from state abuses. Despite challenges over the years, the Constitution is viewed as a living document that adapts to societal changes. Important questions arise: Do all people possess these rights? What happens in countries lacking or abusing human rights? Join the discussion on the relevance and interpretation of these essential freedoms.

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Understanding Civil Liberties and Their Constitutional Safeguards

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  1. Civil Liberties Guaranteed Constitutional Rights

  2. Civil Liberties • Human Rights- fundamental freedoms • What do you think there are? • Does everyone have them? • Countries that lack or abuse human rights? • Bill of Rights establishes a starting point. • Written guarantee of rights.- For 100 years though- did not apply to states. • Framers established the idea of incorporation • Bill of rights extended to all levels of federal government

  3. 14th Amendment • Constitution has changed with conditions and times- adjusted. • 14th Amendment- Defines citizenship ( person born/naturalized) • Also establishes protection of liberties in Bill of Right to all citizens. • Speech, expression, unwarranted searches, • Nationalization- people may sue a state in federal court if liberties are violated.

  4. Interpretation of Constitution • Is it a living document that changes with society and times? • Or should it be viewed as a strict guideline that should not be altered?

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