The Bill of Rights Answers

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Which statement best explains why the Tenth Amendment reserves some rights and powers to the states?

A
The framers believed in the principle of federalism.
B
The framers wanted the states to be very powerful.
C
The framers wanted to limit citizens’ rights.
D
The framers wanted to control civil liberties.
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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
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How does the Seventh Amendment differ from the other amendments dealing with procedural rights in the Bill of Rights?

A
The Seventh Amendment applies to state court proceedings.
B
The Seventh Amendment applies to international court proceedings.
C
The Seventh Amendment applies to military court proceedings.
D
The Seventh Amendment applies to civil court proceedings.
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What is the common purpose of the Ninth and Tenth Amendments?

A
They protect the rights of noncitizens.
B
They protect rights not listed in the Constitution.
C
They protect the federalist system.
D
They protect the federal government from the states.
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Read the Gallup poll results of registered voters when asked this question.Thinking about how the gun issue might affect your vote for major offices, would you—only vote for a candidate who shares your views on gun control, would you consider a candidate's position on gun control as just one of many important factors when voting, or would you not consider gun control a major issue?

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A
Most voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is one important issue to consider.
B
A small number of voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is important.
C
Most voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is the most important consideration.
D
A small number of voters think a candidate’s opinion on the Second Amendment is one important issue.
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Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

c
civil rights
n
natural rights
u
unenumerated rights
p
procedural rights
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Which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?

A
substantive rights
B
procedural rights
C
unenumerated rights
D
civil rights
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If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying?

A
the Fourth Amendment
B
the Fifth Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Eighth Amendment

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