Claims to protection from government intrusion in certain aspects of our lives.

Bill of Rights protections (federal) also apply to states and local governments.

Act of entering, controlling, or taking possession of a person's life, liberty, or property.

A written document signed by a large number of people demanding some form of action by the government.

Exemption from criminal prosecution or punishment on certain conditions.

Advantage or benefit to all or, at least, the majority of people in society.

Personal rights of the individual citizen or group of citizens as upheld by law.

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by ThatOneFox, Nov. 2015

Subjects: American Government, Murica, Civil Rights, Liberties

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	Rights	Claims to protection from government intrusion in certain aspects of our lives.
	Incorporation	Bill of Rights protections (federal) also apply to states and local governments.
	Intrusion	Act of entering, controlling, or taking possession of a person's life, liberty, or property.
	Petition	A written document signed by a large number of people demanding some form of action by the government.
	Immunities	Exemption from criminal prosecution or punishment on certain conditions.
	Common Good	Advantage or benefit to all or, at least, the majority of people in society.
	Civil Rights	Personal rights of the individual citizen or group of citizens as upheld by law.