The highly coveted civil liberties and rights given to citizens of the United States are the cornerstone of American democracy and are the factors that make it a unique entity in the landscape of modern government. The liberties put in place by the Founding Fathers during the revision of the Articles of Confederation ensured government power was limited to establish a self-governed government. The citizens of this government have an obligation to act to protect their liberties and rights in order to avoid a tyrannical rule. These rights and liberties need to be preserved beyond voting in federal, state and local elections by practicing vigorous activism, protesting and by being an informed citizen. The liberties and rights
