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The Bill of Rights Answers

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The Fifth Amendment protects Americans against which of the following things? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
Improper search and seizure
B
Being forced to testify to prove your own guilt
C
Being tried more than once for a crime
D
Owning arms and weapons
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The Sixth Amendment protects the right of people accused of a crime to

A
see a search warrant.
B
have a private trial.
C
be offered legal representation.
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How does the purpose of the Ninth Amendment differ from that of the first eight amendments? The first eight amendments

A
address specific rights of the people that the government should not interfere with, while the Ninth Amendment is more general.
B
limit the government, while the Ninth Amendment gives specific power to the government.
C
enumerate specific rights of the government, while the Ninth Amendment states specific rights of the people.
D
focus on the federal government, while the Ninth Amendment addresses state government.
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Given what you know about the creation of the Constitution, why was the Tenth Amendment important?

A
It makes sure the federal government has all the power it needs.
B
It limits states’ power.
C
It limits the power of the federal government.
D
It creates confusion about the commerce clause.

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