Flashcard on the United States Constitution

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What did some states refuse to ratify without a bill of rights?

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The U.S. Constitution

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Who wrote the first ten amendments?

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James Madison

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What does the First Amendment protect?

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Freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

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What is the purpose of the Second Amendment?

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To give people the right to protect themselves

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What does the Third Amendment prevent?

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Forcing people to shelter soldiers

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What is the exception to the Third Amendment?

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When a war takes place on American soil

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What does the freedom to petition allow Americans to do?

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Ask the government for changes

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What was the main reason for creating a bill of rights?

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To protect people from unjust rulers

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Why was the Third Amendment important in the 1700s?

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American colonists were often forced to house British soldiers

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What does the Fifth Amendment protect people from? Options: Double jeopardy, Speeding tickets, Paying taxes, Jury duty

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Double jeopardy