American History Flashcard

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What are the First Ten Amendments called?

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The Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution primarily to —

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protect individual liberties

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Which guarantees freedom of the press, freedom of speech, and freedom of religion to individuals in the United States?

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the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

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Which of the following words are part of the Declaration of Independence? Options: "They are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."; "All persons born or naturalized in the United States are citizens of the United States."; "No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner."; "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."

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"They are endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

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Which action would be protected by the First Amendment? A reporter publishes an article critical of city officials. A man on trial refuses to testify against himself. A woman asks to see a lawyer before answering questions from the police. A family refuses to permit soldiers to be housed in their home.

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A reporter publishes an article critical of city officials.

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Which principle was adopted in the U.S. Constitution to ensure that no one branch of the federal government became too powerful?

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Checks and balances

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What has been the impact of the First Amendment’s separation of church and state on the American way of life?

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It has helped to promote religious freedom.

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The “due process” clause in the Fifth Amendment and the right to an attorney in the Sixth Amendment were both designed to —

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Ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes