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Civil Rights and Liberties — Test Answers

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If a person has a right that is stated in the Constitution, that person has

A
other rights that are not mentioned.
B
some rights that should be confirmed by law.
C
more rights than the average person.
D
only those limited rights.
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Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

A
procedural rights
B
unenumerated rights
C
natural rights
D
civil rights
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Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?

A
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.
B
The framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
C
The framers wanted to limit citizens’ rights.
D
The framers believed in the principle of federalism.
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The enforcement clause of the Fourteenth Amendment states that Congress has the authority to

A
enforce only the Bill of Rights.
B
make laws to apply the amendment.
C
grant citizenship to people.
D
change the Constitution.
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The sixth and eighth amendments reflect the purpose of the Bill of Rights to

A
protect the rights of citizens.
B
assert the authority of the federal government.
C
outline the federal system.
D
describe the separation of powers.

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