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civil rightsRights of the individual citizen. In many countries they are specified (as in the Bill of Rights of the US constitution) and guaranteed by law to ensure equal treatment for all citizens. In the USA, the struggle to obtain civil rights for former slaves and their descendants, both through legislation and in practice, has been a major theme since the Civil War. See civil-rights movement, women's movement, and gay rights movement. |
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| The only way to clearly maintain the civil rights and liberties of adherents and nonadherents is by zealously guarding the constitutional line drawn between matters of faith and those of government. Before the 78-22 floor vote, a number of senators echoed the concerns about Roberts' record raised in the committee hearings and by an array of civil rights and liberties groups opposed to the nomination. Health Minister Angus MacIsaac says the proposed act will provide the legal framework for mental health professionals to intervene on behalf of individuals who lack the capacity to determine their need for treatment and ensure that this is done without unduly interfering with civil rights and liberties. |
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