Bill Of Rice.............Rights
Democratic governments protect basic civil liberties
The Colonists fought to protect certain liberties. These liberties were based on their belief to pursue happiness and religious freedoms.
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A liberal position tries to protect an individuals civil liberties. Some civil liberties are freedom from slavery and freedom of religion.
liberals
Individual civil liberties
One of the most basic arguments against restricting civil liberties is that the government does not, or should not, have the power to do so in the first place. Many argue that restricting civil liberties violates freedoms protected in the Constitution.
American Civil Liberties Union's motto is 'Because Freedom Can't Protect Itself'.
They wanted a bill of rights, guaranteeing personal rights to the citizens (speech, religion, etc.). See Wikipedia search: 'Bill of Rights'.
The Bill of Rights guaranteed basic liberties, such as freedom of speech. The passage of the Bill of Rights signaled a swing away from federalist centralizing.
Bill of Rights
restrictions on government action that are intended to protect political freedoms