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Can the government limit the constitutional rights of citizens during times of war?
Can the government limit the constitutional rights of citizens during times of war?
At what age should citizens be required to enlist in a branch of the military?
At what age should citizens be required to enlist in a branch of the military?
Are people allowed to receive letters from their sons and daughters serving overseas during wartime?
Are people allowed to receive letters from their sons and daughters serving overseas during wartime?
Should industries be allowed to prohibit workers from joining unions?
Should industries be allowed to prohibit workers from joining unions?
Can the government require citizens to purchase war bonds?
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The question most associated with the passage of the Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 during World War I is:
Can the government limit the constitutional rights of citizens during times of war?
These acts were aimed at restricting speech and actions that could be seen as a threat to national security during a time of conflict, raising important questions about civil liberties.
