How are civil liberties defined in contrast to civil rights?

• A. Civil rights protect individuals from discrimination, while civil liberties are protections against government actions.
• B. Civil liberties guarantee equal protection under the law, while civil rights protect against government actions.
• C. Civil liberties are protections against government actions; civil rights are protections against discrimination and guarantees of equal protection under the law.
• D. Civil rights apply only to class-based protections, while civil liberties apply to individuals.

Answer: (C)