A constitutional right refers to a fundamental freedom or protection granted by the Constitution of the United States. These rights are considered essential and cannot be taken away without due process.
Related terms
Due Process: The principle that ensures fair treatment and protection of individuals' rights within legal proceedings.
Bill of Rights: The first ten amendments to the Constitution that outline specific individual liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
Civil Liberties: Basic freedoms guaranteed to individuals that protect them from government interference, such as freedom of expression or privacy.