Bill of Rights and Other Amendments

What is the primary purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To outline the structure of the government

• To protect individual freedoms

• To establish the judicial system

• To define state boundaries

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

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Explain how the First Amendment safeguards individual rights.

• It allows the government to control religious practices.

• It prohibits the government from restricting freedom of speech and religion.

• It requires citizens to follow a national religion.

• It limits the press from criticizing the government.

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How did the 19th Amendment broaden participation in the political process?

• By granting voting rights to women

• By lowering the voting age to 18

• By eliminating poll taxes

• By allowing non-citizens to vote

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Identify one right protected by the Fourth Amendment.

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Right to a speedy trial

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What is the significance of the 24th Amendment in the context of voting rights?

• It granted voting rights to African Americans.

• It abolished poll taxes in federal elections.

• It established the Electoral College.

• It allowed women to vote.

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Describe how the U.S. Constitution protects the right to a fair trial.

• By allowing secret trials

• By ensuring trials are conducted in public

• By permitting indefinite detention without trial

• By allowing only government-appointed lawyers

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Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

• 26th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

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Analyze the impact of the 14th Amendment on civil rights.

• It restricted the rights of citizens.

• It defined citizenship and provided equal protection under the law.

• It allowed states to deny voting rights.

• It established a national religion.

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What is one way the Fifth Amendment protects individuals?

• By allowing double jeopardy

• By ensuring due process of law

• By requiring self-incrimination

• By limiting free speech

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