Question

1. part a: which statement identifies the central idea of the text?

a. the supreme court interprets the bill of rights to protect and limit personal rights in a way that makes sense in modern day.
b. when the bill of rights was first established, the rights protected for civilians were too far - reaching and required the supreme court to eventually limit them.
c. the bill of rights has historical value, but it is too outdated for supreme court justices to refer directly to it in cases.
d. the supreme court is responsible for altering the bill of rights in a way that doesnt diminish the document but also makes it relevant today.

Explanation:

The Supreme Court interprets the Bill of Rights to make it applicable in modern - day contexts, balancing protection and limitation of personal rights. Option A best captures this central idea. Option B is incorrect as there is no indication that the initial rights were "too far - reaching." Option C is wrong since the Bill of Rights is still relevant and referred to. Option D is inaccurate because the Supreme Court interprets rather than "alters" the Bill of Rights.

Answer:

A. The Supreme Court interprets the Bill of Rights to protect and limit personal rights in a way that makes sense in modern day.