These questions raise the issues of rights and political power. Most Americans would agree that a Supreme Court decision is law even if Congress dislikes it. We will probably disagree, though, over whether Muslims praying at the airport should be kicked off their flight on the suspicion that they might blow up the plane. Should special attention be paid to Middle Eastern looking men who might, just might, be terrorists? And if they are not terrorists, do they have the right to sue their accusers? How do we determine the limits of political power and balance the needs of the majority with the rights of individuals and minorities? Some guidelines are provided by traditions, by statutes, and above all by national constitutions, which lay down the basic rules for governing.