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Question 8 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

How did George Mason's work on the Virginia Declaration of Rights leave a legacy in the US Constitution and the Bill of Rights?

Answer

It laid the groundwork for the constitutional freedoms we uphold today.

It led to the inclusion of hereditary ruling rights in the U.S. Constitution.

It reinforced the importance of religious tests for public office in the Bill of Rights.

It influenced the First Amendment by insisting on limiting the freedom of speech.

Explanation

George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights set out principles such as individual liberty and protections from government overreach. These ideas helped shape the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, including protections for fundamental freedoms. The correct choice is “It laid the groundwork for the constitutional freedoms we uphold today.”

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