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Civil rights vary from country to country - although there is a Declaration of Human Rights (from the United Nations) - and so all 'rights' are derived from the society a person lives in. We give each other these rights to make community living easier and to help in formulating laws and punishments.
(OR for a short answer, The Bill of Rights)
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoCivil rights mostly come through a legislative process. These are rights that are aimed at protecting citizens from any possible threat to their human rights.
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Civil rights differ from civil liberties in that?
civil liberties typically focus on freedom and due process outlined in the Bill of Rights where civil rights concern the equal status and treatment of individuals.
How are civil rights liberties useful?
civil liberties typically focus on freedom and due process outlined in the Bill of Rights where civil rights concern the equal status and treatment of individuals.
What statement John f Kennedy's actions on civil rights is true?
He cautiously supported civil rights.
Which statement about president Kennedy action on civil rights is true?
He acted cautiously until pushed by civil rights groups. (apex)
Did president Kennedy sign the civil rights act of 1963?
Absolutely. The administration, especially through Attorney General Robert Kennedy, lead the cause of civil rights in the early 1960s. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the natural culmination of these efforts, even though it was passed in the Johnson administration. Of course, Johnson had been Kennedy's VP, so he was familiar with the effort.
Do the civil rights come from the Bill of Rights?
no, the Civil Rights Amendments were the 13th, 14th, and 15th
Which rights come from living in a society?
Civil rights
What rights come from living in society?
Civil rights.
What is the difference between civil liberties and natural rights?
Civil liberties are rights the law gives to citizens, whereas natural rights belong to all humans regardless of what the law says.
How are civil rights now (2015)?
Civil rights still have a long way to go. There are similarities and points of agreements, however civil rights will remain a hot topic for many years to come.
What other time were civil rights fought for besides the civil rights movement?
Since humans have come together socially I would say.
What were Lyndon B. Johnson's thoughts on the Civil Rights movement and other political situations?
Regarding Civil Rights for all US Citizens he felt that the time had come for if not now, then when.
What was the most famous song of the civil rights movement?
We shall over come someday!!!!
How did the civil rights began?
I think it started because how black people were being miss treated and not repected equal, so afracan Americans got angry.
What did the 1969 civil rights act focus on?
There were the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Act of 1968, but I don't think there was a Civil Rights Act of 1969.
Who ended civil rights?
No one has ended civil rights.
What are the protections granted by governments?
Civil rights
