Which statement best describes civil liberties?

• A. Equal treatment under the law and protection from discrimination.
• B. The right to bear arms.
• C. Protection from government abuse
• D. The right to vote

Answer: (C)

Civil liberties are protections built into the Constitution that limit what the government can do to individuals. This means the government cannot unjustly restrict fundamental freedoms or due process without a strong justification. The statement that best describes civil liberties is protection from government abuse, because it captures the overall idea of safeguarding personal freedoms from government overreach. A specific right like the right to bear arms is one example of a civil liberty, not the whole concept. Equal treatment under the law describes civil rights, not liberties, and the right to vote is also a civil right tied to political participation rather than the general idea of limiting government power.