Extending the right to vote to more citizens has made the United States more democratic. More people are now allowed to voice their opinions in elections, meaning the election results are more representative of the United States' population.
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Several amendments to the US Constitution describe rights of citizens, individually or in groups.
The Bill of Rights has the rights of citizens.
The Bill of Rights.
Most of the rights in the Bill of Rights apply as much to states as to the national government. So, it isn't necessary for every state to include each item in its own constitution. Many state constitutions do include these items, whether or not they duplicate national rights. For example, California's state constitution begins with a statement of rights and gives dozens of rights of citizens in detail. Many of these match the Bill of Rights almost exactly. Some rights are unique to California -- citizens have the right to fish upon public lands and waters, for example.
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Neither slaves nor freedmen had rights as citizens in ancient Rome.
Several amendments to the US Constitution describe rights of citizens, individually or in groups.
Citizens have rights to our country.
the first ten Amendments, protects states rights
Civil Rights are the rights of citizens to vote, to receive equal treatment before the law, and to share equally with other citizens the benefits of public facilities, such as schools. There were certain minority groups in the US, like Native Americans, African- Americans, and Hispanics, that were not receiving equal treatment when it came to their civil rights. The modern day Civil Rights movement was an attempt by those groups, led by African-Americans on the most part, to acquire those rights that belong to all citizens.
the 1st 10 amendments. there grouped together as the bill of rights because they are all rights that American citizens have
Citizens have no rights under a Dictatorship.
Rights guaranteed to all US citizens include freedom of speech, of press, and of assembly. They are also guaranteed the freedom of religion. US citizens have the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
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When the Constitution and Declaration of Independence was created, the two groups who had limited rights were women and slaves. The United States was still in a transitional phase before becoming liberated and equal rights were recognized for all citizens.
The Bill of Rights has the rights of citizens.
Citizens have no rights under a Dictatorship.