How does the u. s. supreme court affect the rights of citizens? it can take away the rights of citizens by ruling laws unconstitutional. it can rule laws unconstitutional that violate rights protected in the constitution. it can make decisions in cases that only some citizens must follow. it can create new rights for citizens through approval of new laws.

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.