Historically, What Has Been the Effect on Civil Liberties in the United

question 37

Multiple Choice

Historically, what has been the effect on civil liberties in the United States during times of war?

• A) The U.S. Constitution calls for martial law and suspends the Bill of Rights.
• B) All civil protections are eliminated for any aliens or noncitizens.
• C) Balancing civil liberties and national security has proven difficult, but normally citizens lose or surrender at least some of their rights in exchange for security.
• D) There is no difference between times of war and peace regarding the granting of civil liberties.
• E) The U.S. Constitution strictly regulates civil liberties, and there is never room for discretion by government officials-in times of peace or times of war.

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Definitions:

Weber

Refers to Max Weber, a German sociologist, economist, and political scientist known for his theory on the process of rationalization and his analysis of bureaucracy and social stratification.

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The division of society into hierarchical levels based on factors like wealth, power, and status, leading to unequal access to resources and opportunities.

Inequality

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, rights, and powers within a society.

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