Although the two concepts are often used interchangeably, the difference between civil liberties and civil rights is which of the following?
A. Civil liberties are the rights afforded all Americans civil rights are those special rights given to minorities.
B. Civil liberties are the Constitution's protections "from" government power civil rights are the Constitution's protections provided "by" government power.
C. Civil liberties are those rights protected by the Constitution civil rights are those rights only protected by state constitutions.
D. Civil liberties are those rights protected by state constitutions civil rights are those rights only protected by the U.S. Constitution.
Answer: B
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