Civil Rights

Definition

Civil rights are basic rights guaranteed to every citizen that protect individuals' freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals.

Related terms

Civil Liberties: Basic constitutional freedoms that each citizen has to be free from governmental interference.

Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

First Amendment Rights: Part of the Bill of Rights in the U.S Constitution that protects freedoms including speech, assembly, and worship.