Question

During World War II, the government argued that it should be able to waive the Fourteenth Amendment, claiming that the Constitution

Answer 1

Considering the following answers;

1) did not apply during war time.

2) was not relevant during war time.

3) only applied during peace time.

4) had to be amended during war time

Answer;

1) did not apply during war time.

During World War II, the government argued that it should be able to waive the Fourteenth Amendment, claiming that the Constitution did not apply during war time.

Explanation;

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States; including former slaves, and guaranteed all citizens equal protection of the laws.

During World War II, the government temporarily canceled this Fourteenth Amendment, claiming that the Constitution does not apply during war time.

Answer 2

Did not apply during war time. I know for a facts this is correct .