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Can civil rights be taken away from a citizen?

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it can be taken away if u break the law or if another ruler takes over or country

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If a person been convicted of acrime do he still have his civil rights?

Your "civil rights" are your rights under the Constiution as a citizen of this country. Certain rights are taken away after a felony conviction, but most civil rights can only be taken away if the Constitution becomes null and void. On the other hand, some would say that the Constitution is being attacked and and all of our civil rights are in danger.


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Why is Constitution could supreme law of the land?

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Has any citizen had his civil liberties taken away?

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How are rights and privileges different?

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What are the meanings of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution?

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