Which term describes the broad set of civil liberties guaranteed to individuals, not limited to political participation?

• A. Civil liberties
• B. Equality
• C. Rights of citizens
• D. Political rights

Answer: (A)

Civil liberties are the broad set of freedoms that protect individuals from government action and apply to everyday life, not just political activities. This includes freedoms like speech, religion, assembly, and due process, as well as privacy protections. Political rights focus specifically on participating in government (voting, running for office), which is narrower. Equality is about fair treatment, and rights of citizens is a broader label that doesn’t name these protections as clearly. So civil liberties is the most accurate term.