Political Rights in United States

Political Rights Definition

Rights which may be exercised in the formation or administration of the government, the word “rights,” as so used, being synonymous with “power.” 90 111. 563. A political right is a right exercisable in the establishment or administration of government, while a civil right is a right accorded to every member of a distinct community or nation with reference to property, family or marriage, and the like. Political rights consist in the power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the establishment or management of government. 203 111. 104; 151 111. 41; 122 N. E. 344. See Civil Rights; Political.

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Rights which may be exercised in the formation or administration of the government, the word “rights,” as so used, being synonymous with “power.” 90 111. 563. A political right is a right exercisable in the establishment or administration of government, while a civil right is a right accorded to every member of a distinct community or nation with reference to property, family or marriage, and the like. Political rights consist in the power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the establishment or management of government. 203 111. 104; 151 111. 41; 122 N. E. 344. See Civil Rights; Political.

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Political Rights in the International Business Landscape

Definition of Political Rights in the context of U.S. international business and public trade policy: Rights to join in the management of government and to influence public policy.