POL 221 Chapter Notes - Chapter 19: Equal Protection Clause, Manitoba Act, Affirmative Action
11 Apr 2016
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Civil liberties consists of rights and freedoms that individuals enjoy beyond the reach of the government or the state. Such rights and freedoms are an integral part of a democratic political system and represent territory into which the government is not allowed to enter as it makes and enforces public policy for a society. Rights and freedoms are commonly classified into four categories. The first relates to political liberties, including the fundamental freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and religion. The second, legal rights, includes the procedural rights of a person suspected or accused of committing a crime, a liberty encompassing that person"s right to legal counsel, a presumption of innocence, bail, and a fair trial. The third aspect of such rights and freedoms involves equality rights-- that is, freedom from discrimination on such bases as gender, race, religion, or age. The fourth category, economic rights, is more controversial.
