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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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A
eight
B
nine
C
ten
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Civil liberties are related to which kind of fundamental rights?

A
civil rights
B
natural rights
C
unenumerated rights
D
procedural rights
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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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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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What is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel?

A
protection from unlawful searches and seizures
B
the right to avoid self-incrimination in a trial
C
protection from cruel or unusual punishment
D
the right to be represented by an attorney
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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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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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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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