Question

Which of the following best describes the role of the Supreme Court in protecting Americans’ civil rights and liberties? A. It determines how to balance the competing rights of different individuals. B. It decides if any constitutional rights were violated in a given situation. C. It punishes people and institutions that violate civil rights and liberties. D. It creates laws and regulations designed to protect the rights of Americans.

Answer 1

Answer: B. It decides if any constitutional rights were violated in a given situation.

Explanation:

The Supreme Court acts as the custodian of the Constitution which means that they decide whether an action has breached the Constitution in which case they would declare that action to be null and void.

The actions in question could include laws passed by either Congress or the various states. Even activities by companies that may be legal under the current legal statutes of the nation but go against the Constitution are subject to review.

Answer 2

Answer:

B. It decides if any constitutional rights were violated in a given situation.

Explanation: