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.


ANS: C

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