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US government and civics

Course: US government and civics > Unit 3

Lesson 1: The Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights

AP.GOPO: LOR‑2 (EU), LOR‑2.A (LO), LOR‑2.A.1 (EK), LOR‑2.A.2 (EK), LOR‑2.A.3 (EK), LOR‑2.B (LO), LOR‑2.B.1 (EK)

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Which of the following best defines civil liberties?

(Choice A)
Freedoms that give people the right to refuse to obey laws as a peaceful form of political protest
(Choice B)
Rights given to the states to protect them from the federal government superseding their power
(Choice C)
Freedoms that protect citizens, opinions, and property against government abuse of power
(Choice D)
Rights that guarantee individuals freedom from discrimination at both the state and federal levels of government