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Procedural rights protect people from abuses by which part of the government?

A
the military
B
the justice system
C
the US Congress
D
the state governments
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Which right is implied by the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms?

A
the right to serve in the military
B
the right to own property
C
the right to protect oneself
D
the right to defend one’s honor
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Which type of rights are fundamental and belong to all citizens?

A
substantive rights
B
procedural rights
C
unenumerated rights
D
enumerated rights
5

Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?

A
Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Bill of Rights.
B
Unenumerated rights apply only to the states.
C
Unenumerated rights can never be defined.
D
Unenumerated rights combine procedural and substantive rights.
6

Which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?

A
procedural rights
B
civil rights
C
unenumerated rights
D
substantive rights
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According to the preamble to the Bill of Rights, what is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

A
to explain the history of rights in the United States
B
to stop citizens from depriving others of their rights
C
to establish a system of equality for all Americans
D
to prevent the government from abusing its power
8

The First Amendment protects the right to

A
free speech.
B
a speedy trial.
C
a jury trial.
D
bear arms.
9

Which amendment protects citizens from being forced to house troops?

A
the Eighth Amendment
B
the First Amendment
C
the Third Amendment
D
the Sixth Amendment
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What was one purpose of the Preamble of the Bill of Rights?

A
To express the desire to restrict government power.
B
To ensure government had unlimited power.
C
To limit the power of the states.
D
To guarantee rights of the people.

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