The Preamble to the Constitution / Bill of Rights

What does the word exercise mean in the context of rights?

• To restrict or limit rights

• To use or apply rights

• To give up rights

• To ignore rights

What does abridging mean in the context of rights?

• Expanding or increasing rights

• Giving up certain rights

• Shortening or reducing rights

• Protecting all rights equally

What is a petition?

• A formal request for the government to do something

• A rule that must be followed

• A right that cannot be taken away

• A law that reduces rights

Redress refers to:

• A method of compensation (giving someone something back).

• A type of legal document.
• A form of artistic expression.
• The act of remedying or correcting a wrong.

If a right is infringed, it has been:

• respected
• violated
• ignored
• upheld

What does prescribed mean in the context of the law?

• Recommended but optional

• Suggested for certain people

• Disapproved by government

• Required by law