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Read the scenario.A citizen is worried about the wetlands in her state. She writes a letter asking her senators to vote against a proposed federal law that would relax oil-drilling restrictions in coastal waters.

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the right to petition
B
freedom of choice
C
the right to assemble
D
freedom of speech
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Which statement is true about the Bill of Rights?

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.
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What is one purpose of the Bill of Rights?

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to guarantee basic individual rights
B
to expand governmental powers
C
to limit the ownership of weapons
D
to reduce the influence of natural rights
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Read the scenario.Anya and Daniel have been going to the same community church since kindergarten. They are now in middle school. A new Hindu temple is built nearby. Anya’s family decides to transfer to the temple.

A
the right to choose which religion to practice
B
the right of assembly, which includes places of worship
C
the right to practice free speech and express an opinion
D
the right to petition the government to request a change
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Which situation is an example of symbolic speech protected by the First Amendment?

A
Students wear black ribbons on their shirts to protest gun violence.
B
Students write letters to the president to request action on gun violence.
C
Students gather in a park to hear speeches against gun violence.
D
Students march in a peaceful protest to bring attention to gun violence.

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