Bowers looked to the american political dictionary to define ‘civil rights’, which are those "positive acts of government designed to protect persons from arbitrary or discriminatory treatment by government, or individuals." among examples of these civil rights include the following, excepta. the right to not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or sex in the consideration for housing. b. the right to vote. c. the right to not be discriminated on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, or sex in the consideration for employment. d. the right to a fair trial. e. the right to practice one’s religion.