How are civil rights distinguished from civil liberties? What is the government’s objective when attempting to establish civil rights?
A) Civil rights protect individuals from government actions; the government aims to ensure equality and prevent discrimination.
B) Civil liberties protect individuals from discrimination; the government aims to restrict personal freedoms.
C) Civil rights and civil liberties are interchangeable terms; the government seeks to enforce conformity.
D) Civil liberties focus on political rights; the government aims to suppress dissent.