Bill of Rights Review

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Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Bill of Rights? Options: to limit the rights of individual citizens, to inspire the governments of other nations, to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen, to explain the procedure for amending the Constitution

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to guarantee freedoms that belong to every citizen

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What does the word "amend" mean?

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What amendment gives people the right to refuse an unreasonable search or seizure?

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4th Amendment

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What amendment prohibits congress from establishing an official religion of the US?

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1st Amendment

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What amendment was written so that Americans could arm themselves for protection, recreation, etc.?

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2nd Amendment

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If someone was sentenced to death for stealing a candy bar, what amendment would this be in violation of?

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8th Amendment

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In September of 2005, at least 200,000 people demonstrated near the White House to promote
peace and an end to the war in Iraq. Which constitutional right were these people exercising?

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freedom of assembly

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The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution grants the people's right to "keep and bear
arms". Which of the choices below would be protected under the Second Amendment?

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The people have the right to own firearms in their homes for self-defense.

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Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable searches and seizures?

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Fourth

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The first ten amendments, or changes, to the U.S. Constitution are called the...

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Bill of Rights