The following questions refer to the cartoon below.

Signe Wilkinson's/Cartoonist Group
-As expressed in the cartoon,government policies of this era were sometimes seen as
A) legitimate attempts to preserve democracy.
B) in keeping with the ideas of the U.S. Constitution.
C) a basic threat to civil liberties.
D) aggressive attempts to eliminate world communism.

Question

The following questions refer to the cartoon below.
  
Signe Wilkinson's/Cartoonist Group
-As expressed in the cartoon,government policies of this era were sometimes seen as
A) legitimate attempts to preserve democracy. 
B) in keeping with the ideas of the U.S. Constitution. 
C) a basic threat to civil liberties. 
D) aggressive attempts to eliminate world communism.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cartoon suggests that government policies during this era were seen as a threat to civil liberties, as symbolized by the man holding the "Freedom" sign being pushed aside by a police officer representing the government. The sign itself is torn, implying that even the symbol of freedom is being compromised or destroyed by these policies.

The Following Questions Refer to the Cartoon Below