One way the Constitution limits individual rights is that it:
a) allows the legislative branch to make laws deemed necessary to maintain stability and security
b) contains a clause stating that all individual rights will be suspended during a national emergency
c) allows the judicial branch to add statements that restrict rights based on court cases
d) contains a clause stating that the president has the sole authority to restrict rights when necessary

Question

One way the Constitution limits individual rights is that it:
a) allows the legislative branch to make laws deemed necessary to maintain stability and security
b) contains a clause stating that all individual rights will be suspended during a national emergency
c) allows the judicial branch to add statements that restrict rights based on court cases
d) contains a clause stating that the president has the sole authority to restrict rights when necessary

anonymous · Answer

I think the answer is a. Just looking for some confirmation and an explanation if possible.

solomonzelman · Answer

I don't see any reason for C to be incorrect.
The court in fact is able to rule and that would be against the rights of a person that he or she would otherwise typically get.

anonymous · Answer

Is c a true statement?

solomonzelman · Answer

Also A, as well seems to me to be right...

anonymous · Answer

Hmm...but is c true? Can the the judicial branch to add statements that restrict rights based on court cases?

solomonzelman · Answer

Well, not exactly like that

anonymous · Answer

Neither a or c truly restrict rights because there is more to each process, right? Ughh..

solomonzelman · Answer

I would say that court can take away persons rights from example imprisonment, death penalty .....

anonymous · Answer

That makes sense. Thanks for you help!