Multiple choice

The decision in Schenck v US and the Patriot Act demonstrate the principle that fed gov can

  1. guarantee citizens the right to bear arms

  2. restrict the power of the president

  3. limit individual rights in times of national emergency

  4. expand the liberties protected by the Bill of Rights

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Both Schenck v. US (which established the clear and present danger test) and the Patriot Act (passed after 9/11) involve the government balancing national security needs against individual civil liberties. They illustrate that rights are not absolute during crises.