Question

What are civil rights?

• A. Basic rights offered by the laws of the government.
• B. Rights that ensure an individual's ability to participate in the democratic process of the country.
• C. Rights that are necessary for full participation in the society.
• D. Rights that are aimed towards human dignity.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Basic rights offered by the laws of the government.

Civil rights’ refers to the basic rights offered by laws of the government, to every person regardless of race, nationality, colour, gender, age, religion etc. Civil rights include the right to equality, right to use of public facilities, right to government services including public education, healthcare, and right to a fair trial.