Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the decisions of the Supreme court during the 1960s for the average American citizen?

a. The rulings increased the Constitutional authority the police have when investigating crimes.

b. The rulings allowed for the increased regulations of American life by the federal government.

c. The rulings restricted the average Americans right-to-privacy.

d. The rulings increased the Constitutional protections Americans have when being investigated by the government.