Americans' rights refer to the various freedoms and protections guaranteed to individuals who are citizens of the United States. These rights are outlined in documents like the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Related terms
Citizenship: Citizenship refers to legal membership in a particular country or nation-state. Being a citizen affords individuals specific rights and responsibilities.
Civil Liberties: Civil liberties are individual freedoms protected by law from unjust governmental interference. Examples include freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, etc.
Bill of Rights: The Bill of Rights is a set of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It explicitly protects individual rights and restricts government power.