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The enumeration [listing] in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed [interpreted] to deny or disparage [weaken] others retained by the people.” — 9th Amendment to the United States Constitution The most likely reason the above amendment was included in the Bill of Rights was to:

• increase federal power over freedom of expression during times of conflict.

• expand state and local control over individual citizens.

• Protect citizens rights beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution.

• prevent the Supreme Court from granting additional rights to the people.

Citizens have a right to be informed of charges, provided a competent attorney, receive a speedy trial by a jury of their peers. These are examples of:

• Due Process

• Popular sovereignty

• Habeas Corpus

• Judicial Review

Due to a growing distrust in the ability of congress to effectively create legislation:

• fewer people want to pursue high ranking political positions

• more citizens are emigrating from our country.

• politicians are learning to respond better to their constituents.

• fewer people are choosing to vote and participate in the democratic process.

The 5th Amendment describes that if the government wishes to deprive a citizen of life, liberty or property, they have the right to due process. Which of the following is included in the 5th Amendment as a measure to ensure due process?

• the right to a search warrant signed by a judge

• the right to a grand jury

• the right to a speedy trial

• the right to a reasonable bail amount

Which of the following amendments extended suffrage rights to former slaves

• The 18th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 16th Amendment

The President, Vice President of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment and Conviction of treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors. The principle outlined in this article of the Constitution is:

• Checks and balances

• Federalism

• Popular sovereignty

• Equality under the law

Using the principle of judicial review, the Supreme Court determined that due to the protections of the 3rd and 4th Amendments, Americans have an implied constitutional right to:

• protest the government

• privacy

• equal protection under the law

• minimum wage

Which of the following statements demonstrates a strength of the Articles of Confederation?

• inability to provide for the common defense

• the national government could not raise money by collecting taxes

• Congress had the power to declare war

• laws passed by Congress had to be approved by a minimum of 9 of the 13 states

Equal protection is guaranteed regardless of race for citizens born in the United States under which amendment?

• 8th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

The Articles of the Constitution form the basis of the American federal government. Which article outlines the duties and limits of the judicial branch and provides for the creation of the US Supreme Court?

• 2nd article

• 5th article

• 3rd article

• 1st article