Question

In what way does the United States Supreme Court protect the individual rights of citizens?
A They are responsible for funding and maintaining the military.
B They pass laws to protect the people of the U.S.
C They overrule laws that are considered unconstitutional.
D They make sure that the laws of the U.S. are carried out.

Answer 1

C — They overrule laws that are considered unconstitutional. The Supreme Court protects individual rights by using judicial review to strike down laws or government actions that violate the Constitution.