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Federal lawsRestrictive clausesCivil liberties

A
Federal laws
B
Restrictive clauses
C
Civil liberties
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Procedural rights protect people from abuses by which part of the government?

A
the military
B
the state governments
C
the justice system
D
the US Congress
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Which type of rights are fundamental and belong to all citizens?

A
substantive rights
B
procedural rights
C
enumerated rights
D
unenumerated rights
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What is the Bill of Rights?

A
a list of reasons supporting ratification of the Constitution
B
a list of the civil liberties and rights of citizens of the United States
C
a list of the fundamental rights held by the federal government
D
a list of demands from the American colonies for independence
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The First Amendment protects the right to

A
bear arms.
B
a speedy trial.
C
free speech.
D
a jury trial.
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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 was one purpose of the Preamble of the Bill of Rights?

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