The War Measures Act gave the government power to do what during emergencies?

• A. Extend voting rights to non-citizens
• B. Establish a separate currency
• C. Restrict rights and freedoms of individuals, especially those deemed threats
• D. Increase taxes on all goods

Answer: (C)

During emergencies, governments sometimes need to act quickly in ways that can limit everyday freedoms to protect public safety. The War Measures Act is about that idea: it allowed the government to restrict the rights and freedoms of people, especially those seen as threats, in order to maintain security and order. This could mean detaining people, censoring information, imposing curfews, or controlling movement and communication, all aimed at restoring normal conditions as soon as possible.

That’s why this option is the best fit. Extending voting rights to non-citizens isn’t about emergency powers to curb freedoms; voting rights are determined by citizenship and electoral law. Establishing a separate currency is a monetary decision, not about civil liberties during a crisis. Increasing taxes is a fiscal measure for revenue, not an emergency power that targets rights and freedoms.