Chapter 8: Civil Liberties

Civil Liberties

Section 8.1: Introduction

1. Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

• Describes the Legislative branch

• Result of a compromise between large and small states

• Bicameral:

  • Lower: House of Representatives (large states appeased)

    • 25+

    • 7 years citizen

    • Resident of state

    • 2 year terms