Foundations of American History

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The Bill of Rights was added to the US 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? Options: the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the Articles of Confederation, the First Amendment to the US Constitution, the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution

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the First Amendment to the US Constitution

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Which of the following was an important characteristic of American society as noted by Alexis de Tocqueville in 1831-1832? Options: federalism, imperialism, populism, isolationism

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populism

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Which has been an important limitation on the power of eminent domain found in the Fifth Amendment? Options: The reciting of prayers in public schools has been prohibited., There must be a "clear and present danger" before it can be exercised., Individuals accused of committing crimes are protected from abusive behavior by the police., Governments must provide "reasonable compensation" when taking a person's property.

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Governments must provide "reasonable compensation" when taking a person's property.

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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 times 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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In the US, illegally obtained evidence cannot be used in a court of law against someone. This rule is based on an individual's constitutional right to-

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protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Which statement describes a limitation on government action established by the Bill of Rights? Options: Congress controls interstate commerce., The President shares control over foreign policy with Congress., The Supreme Court can declare acts of Congress unconstitutional., Government officials cannot enter a home without the owners permission or a valid search warrant.

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Government officials cannot enter a home without the owners permission or a valid search warrant.

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Which principle was adopted in the US 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.