Civil Rights

civil rights definition

rights that protect individuals from discrimination and guarantee equal treatment under the law

civil rights movement definition

a mass movement in the US during the 1950s/60s that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African-Americans

wanted to secure equal rights

civil liberties definition

basic freedoms and rights guaranteed to individuals e.g. freedom of speech, religion and right to a fair trial

bill of rights

first 10 amendments to the US Constitution

entrenched rights

rights that are protected by a constitution and cannot be easily changed or removed by ordinary laws

landmark ruling

a court decision, usually by the Supreme Court, that sets an important legal precedent