Civil Rights And Liberties Similarities

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Celina Cejas
Mark Ackerman
5/5/16
Government essay The difference between Civil Rights and Liberties
Many times Civil Rights and Civil Liberties are thought to be similar and are thus used interchangeably, however according to the constitution, that is simply not the case.
Civil rights are extended to everyone, these rights must be outlined by the constitution, as well as protected and enforced by the government. For example the security of an individual and his property are protected by the first, third, and fourth amendments. Harry Bellafonte once stated, "Through electing officials that will protect the Constitution and commit themselves to the rights of the people and the health of the nation,