Answer:
In order to answer this question, it would be advisable to break the question up into manageable parts. For example:
- Describe the rights guaranteed to all americans
The first part of this question asks you to elaborate on the rights that all Americans have which are guaranteed by law. These rights can be explored by thinking of rights such as Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.
- explain the role that laws play in limiting rights
Once you have explored which rights you would like to describe (as suggested by the first part of this question, the context you have to explain next is how the laws of the country limit those rights and what that role is of the laws limiting those rights.
- explain how laws protect or expand rights
In addition to the above suggestions, ask yourself if those laws protect or expand the rights you have been discussing in your answer. If the laws protect the rights, how are they protected and why? If the laws expand the rights, how are they expanded and why?
- use facts and details from the lesson including relevant examples in your answer
To aid and support you discussion in your answer, you have to include and use factual information and supporting information (details) as well as examples from the lesson you have had.
Explanation:
Civil Liberties protect you from government actions. This is supported by the Bill of Rights. One example is having the freedom to practice any religion you wish to practice.
Civil Rights is often associated with the protection of minority groups such as African Americans, women, etc. Examples of Civil Rights are the right to vote, the right to a fair trial, the right to basic services, the right to public education, etc.
To help you structure your answer, write at least one well developed paragraph on each part as suggested above to make answering the question manageable.
