Ratification and the Bill of Rights

Question 1

The Anti-Federalists’ main objection to ratifying the Constitution was that it

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had no bill of rights.

Question 2

The Federalist Papers mainly argued for ratification of the Constitution and promised that

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the national government would respect state governments’ and citizens’ rights.

Question 3

According to the Seventh Amendment, people who sue companies for not paying them are guaranteed

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trials by jury.

Question 4

The Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution protects the rights of

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people who are on trial in criminal court.

Question 5

Under the Eighth Amendment, a person charged with a crime

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does not have to pay excessive bail.

Question 6

According to the Fifth Amendment, people who are accused of a crime

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cannot be tried twice for the same crime.

Question 7

The Fifth Amendment protects people from having to

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testify against themselves in court.

Question 8

Why does the First Amendment place limits on government power to restrict freedom of speech in the United States?

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to protect people and the country

Question 9

The Third Amendment to the Constitution would be violated if

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people were forced to house soldiers in their homes.

Question 10

Under the Sixth Amendment, people have the right to

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be represented by a lawyer in court.

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