Challenges of a New Nation Review

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What did the Bill of Rights do to the power of the government?

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limit it

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Why was the Bill of Rights created?

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to protect the rights of citizens

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Which amendment helps us stay informed about important issues? Options: Seventh Amendment, Ninth Amendment, First Amendment, Second Amendment

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First Amendment

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Which of the following is not granted by the First Amendment?
- the right to happiness
- freedom of the press
- the right to assemble peacefully
- freedom of speech

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the right to happiness

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Which of the following would not be protected by the First Amendment? Johnny talks about a controversial topic , Amy writes a petition to ban plastic straws from a local restaurant , Stan writes an article about animal cruelty at a local shelter , Eric runs a stop sign because no cars were coming

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Eric runs a stop sign because no cars were coming

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Why is the phrase "we the people" included in the preamble to the Constitution?

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to show that the power comes from the people

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Why did people support adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?

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the rule of King George III had made people fearful of a strong national government

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What happened because the federal government could not force states to follow national laws?

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the Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation

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What is a federal system of government?

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shared power between the national government and the states

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What was created to ensure that no one person or group had too much power?

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a system of checks and balances