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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 amendment protects citizens from being forced to house troops?

A
the First Amendment
B
the Third Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Eighth Amendment
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eight
B
nine
C
ten
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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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Which amendment best addresses the fears of Anti-Federalists of a central government with too much power?

A
the First Amendment
B
the Fourth Amendment
C
the Ninth Amendment
D
the Tenth Amendment
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Which amendment protects any rights that are not specifically mentioned within the Constitution or the Bill of Rights?

A
the First Amendment
B
the Fourth Amendment
C
the Ninth Amendment
D
the Tenth Amendment
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If the police arrive at Larry’s office without probable cause or a warrant and demand to search the premises, which amendment protects him from this type of search?

A
the Fourth Amendment
B
the Fifth Amendment
C
the Sixth Amendment
D
the Eighth Amendment
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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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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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Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?

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

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