According to the US Constitution, all American citizens have the right to life, liberty, and property. These rights are known as A) civil rights. B) state rights. C) natural rights. D) federal rights.

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Madyson Vaughan

3 November, 13:44

According to the US Constitution, all American citizens have the right to life, liberty, and property. These rights are known as A) civil rights. B) state rights. C) natural rights. D) federal rights.

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Javon Tucker · Answer 1

Natural Rights

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The US Constitution was influenced by John Locke's Second Treatise of Government. His idea was governments are supposed to protect private property and protect the natural rights of citizens. Natural right is the idea that every man is born equal and free.

Amiya Barron · Answer 2

These are C. natural rights, aka, unalienable rights, which no man can take away.