What is the definition of civil liberties? (chp. 4 sec. 1) Promises outlined in the Constitution that protect the rights of citizens by saying the government cannot undo its policies Limitations on government power, intended to protect freedoms that governments may not legally intrude upon Guarantees that government job hiring decisions will be made on the basis of merit (no) Rights of the people of the United States to protest any rules or restrictions that affect them personally (no) Limitations on government power, intended to protect freedoms that governments may not legally intrude upon