Which of the following statements about the scope of personal liberties in the United States is most accurate?

A  Far more restrictions exist today on the press, political speech, and individual behavior than in the early years of the nation.

B  Ever since the ratification of the Bill of Rights, there have been no restrictions on the press, political speech, and individual behavior.

C  Far fewer restrictions exist today on the press, political speech, and individual behavior than in the early years of the nation.

D  Ever since the ratification of the Bill of Rights, there has been a stable number of strict regulations on the press, political speech, and individual behavior.