Inalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away or denied from a person. These rights are inherent and belong to all people by nature. In the United States, the Declaration of Independence refers to these rights as "unalienable," which means the same thing as inalienable. Some examples of inalienable rights include the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Other inalienable rights include the right to a clean and healthful environment, the right to religious freedom, and the right to acquire, possess, and protect property. In enjoying these rights, people also recognize corresponding responsibilities.