Understanding the Bill of Rights

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The Bill of Rights is part of which important document?

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The United States Constitution

Front

Which group of delegates demanded that a Bill of Rights be added to the Constitution?

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Anti-Federalists

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How many Amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

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10

Front

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights protects the right to remain silent?

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Fifth Amendment

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Which amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishments, and excessive bails and fines?

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Eighth Amendment

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According to the Fourth Amendment, what must a police officer have in order to search and seize a person's property?

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Probable cause or a warrant.

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What does the Third Amendment protect you from?

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Protection from being forced to quarter soldiers in private homes.

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Why was Amendment 9 included in the Bill of Rights?

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Amendment 9 was included to protect the given rights of the people.

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What does the Second Amendment protect?

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The right to keep and bear arms.

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Which of the following is NOT a right protected by the First Amendment? The right to free speech, The right to petition the government, The right to assemble peacefully, The right to bear arms, The right to practice religion

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The right to bear arms