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First Amendment

Question 9 • *NBHS FL-2106010-M/J Civics A

Which statement is true about the Bill of Rights?

Answer
A
It consists of 27 amendments to the Constitution.
B
It was part of the original plan for the new government.
C
It protects the right of citizens to fair legal procedures
D
It was added to please supporters of the Constitution.

Explanation

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, and it protects individual freedoms and legal rights, including fair legal procedures. It was not part of the original Constitution, which has 27 amendments in total today. The Bill of Rights was added to address concerns from people who opposed ratification, not to please supporters of the Constitution.

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