The Constitution

Question 9 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

How does the purpose of the Ninth Amendment differ from that of the first eight amendments? The first eight amendments

Answer

address specific rights of the people that the government should not interfere with, while the Ninth Amendment is more general.

limit the government, while the Ninth Amendment gives specific power to the government.

enumerate specific rights of the government, while the Ninth Amendment states specific rights of the people.

focus on the federal government, while the Ninth Amendment addresses state government.

Explanation

The first eight amendments list specific protections for individuals, such as freedom of speech and the right to a fair trial. The Ninth Amendment clarifies that people have other rights beyond those specifically listed in the Constitution, so its purpose is more general. Therefore, the correct choice is A, which says the first eight address specific rights while the Ninth Amendment is more general.

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