Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
The scope of individual rights and freedoms has often been considered by the courts. The Supreme Court has sometimes taken a broad view of our constitutional rights enumerated in clauses of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence.
- How has this expansive view helped to curb state rights that might interfere with constitutional rights? Do you think that this makes the courts too powerful? Why or why not?
- What is an example of where the courts took an expansive view of our constitutional protections to overturn a state law or protect a person’s individual rights? Do you agree with the courts decision? Why or why not?
