U.S. Constitution Amendments

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a person who supported the Constitution of the United States of 1787 as it was drafted during the ratification process

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Federalist

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a formal change to a law, generally referring to a formal change to the United States Constitution

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Amendment

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a person who opposed the United States Constitution of 1787 due to its emphasis on a strong national government

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Antifederalist

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The first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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the section of the United States government that includes the courts and the legal system, led by the Supreme Court; responsible for interpreting the law

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Judicial

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the section of the United States government led by Congress; responsible for making the law

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Legislative

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the section of the United States government headed by the president; responsible for enforcing the law

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Executive

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the highest court in the United States

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Supreme Court

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Which of the following does the 1st Amendment protect?
- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- Right to a jury trial.
- No quartering of soldiers.

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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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Which of the following rights does the 6th Amendment protect?
- Right to a trial by jury.
- Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
- No quartering of soldiers.
- Right to keep and bear arms.

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Right to a trial by jury.