Some politicians have suggested that the united states enact a constitutional amendment requiring that the federal government balance its budget annually. explain why such an amendment, if strictly enforced, would force the government to enact a contractionary fiscal policy, whenever the economy experienced a severe recession.

8. select a supreme court case that has been particularly important in protecting civil liberties in the united states. in a three-paragraph essay, describe the case and the ruling, then explain how the case demonstrates why it is important that the supreme court is: a. protected from political or public pressure (since justices are appointed rather than elected and serve lifetime terms) b. able to change its interpretations of the law over time (10 points)