TCI Lesson 10: The Bill of Rights

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In 1788, why did several states refuse to approve the U.S. Constitution?

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It did not list the rights of the people

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Which of these best describes James Madison's role in the creation of the Bill of Rights? Options: judge, author, reporter, opponent

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author

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Which of these is one purpose of the Bill of Rights? Options: to determine the election process, to limit the power of the federal government, to rewrite the Constitution, to outline the responsibilities of Congress

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to limit the power of the federal government

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Which of these describes Thomas Jefferson's belief about government and religion? Options: He believed religion should guide government policy, He believed in separation of religion and government, He believed taxes should pay for the construction of churches, He believed that only members of a religion should serve as president

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He believed in separation of religion and government

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What is included in the First Amendment of the Constitution?

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the basics freedoms of all people

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Which of these is NOT included in the First Amendment? freedom to vote, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to assemble

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freedom to vote

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How does freedom of the press help maintain a democratic society?

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It allows for individuals to be informed

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Which of these would NOT be protected by the First Amendment? criticizing officials in an editorial, debating controversial issues in class, promoting ideas that are unpopular, damaging property in a protest march

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damaging property in a protest march

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Which of these is a responsibility of the right of freedom of the press? to tell the truth, to print every day, to write creatively, to interview celebrities

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to tell the truth

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Which of these guarantees that a group had the right to gather to protest a tax they think is unfair?
Options:
the right to privacy,
the right to assemble,
the right to bear arms,
the right to worship freely

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the right to assemble