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kellyjaisingh

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In 1798, with Napoleon Bonaparte expanding French territory across Europe by force, the U.S. Congress passed twenty acts that were designed to prevent overthrow or weakening of the nation.
  The most controversial of these are known as
 
  a. the Bill of Rights.
  b. the Alien Act, Alien Enemies Act, and the Sedition Act.
  c. the Illegal Alien Deportation Act and the Patriot Act.
  d. the Democratic Manifesto and the Federalist Papers.
  e. the Stamp Act.

Question 2

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.



sabina576

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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