Question

on what basis did the supreme court uphold restrictions on civil liberties? select an answer a. the court ruled that congress could prohibit speech it considered dangerous. b. the court ruled that the fourteenth amendment allowed for restraints on freedom of speech and the press. c. the court ruled that the right to free speech did not apply in cases involving the distribution of pamphlets. d. the court ruled that civil liberties did not apply to expatriates.

Explanation:

The Supreme Court has often upheld restrictions on civil liberties on the basis that Congress has the power to prohibit speech it deems dangerous, especially in cases where there is a clear - and - present danger. The Fourteenth Amendment is mainly about equal protection and due process, not typically used to justify restraints on freedom of speech and press. Free - speech rights generally apply to pamphlet distribution, and civil liberties are not denied to expatriates in a blanket way.

Answer:

A. The Court ruled that Congress could prohibit speech it considered dangerous.