Why is it important that individual rights are protected?

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They allow citizens to run the government.
They allow citizens to run the government.

They ensure that all citizens are treated equally by the government.
They ensure that all citizens are treated equally by the government.

They make sure that noncitizens are treated as well as citizens.
They make sure that noncitizens are treated as well as citizens.

They maintain a separation of powers between citizens and government.
They maintain a separation of powers between citizens and government.
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They protect individuals from potential abuses of power by the government or other individuals.