Government Glossary

Civil Rights

Civil Rights is a civic and constitutional law term used to understand government power, rights, or public process.

Plain-English Meaning

Civil Rights is a term used in constitutional law and government practice. A good reading of the term asks what authority is being used, whose rights or duties are affected, what official process applies, and where the relevant record can be verified. In Guide to Government pages, this term is linked to cases, branches, statutes, or public actions where it helps visitors understand why the issue matters.