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How does Article I of Michigan’s constitution resemble the US Constitution?

A
It describes the powers of the legislative branch.
B
It creates a bicameral legislature made of a senate and house of representatives.
C
It discusses freedoms and rights contained in the US Bill of Rights.
D
It has been in effect since it was ratified in the late 1700s.
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Which elements did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
a description of the purpose of Article I of the state constitution and the rights it protects
B
a discussion of the ways the US Bill of Rights and Article I of the state constitution are similar
C
a reference to initiatives, referenda, and recalls
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Which protections are granted under both the US Bill of Rights and Article I of Michigan’s constitution?freedom of speechfreedom from unreasonable searches or seizuresprohibition on discrimination according to genderright to a trial by juryrights for crime victims

A
freedom of speech
B
freedom from unreasonable searches or seizures
C
prohibition on discrimination according to gender
D
right to a trial by jury
E
rights for crime victims
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In general, how does the US Bill of Rights compare with Article I of Michigan’s constitution?

A
The US Bill of Rights contains many protections not found in Michigan’s constitution.
B
Article I of Michigan’s constitution discusses similar rights, but often in greater detail.
C
Article I of Michigan’s constitution protects more civil rights than the US Bill of Rights.
D
There is no real difference in the rights granted or the detail in which they are described.
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Which conclusions can you make from comparing these passages? Check all that apply.

A
Michigan cannot ignore the US Constitution.
B
Michigan’s citizens do not have equal protection.
C
The US Constitution does not apply to states.
D
Both constitutions contain some of the same fundamental ideas.
E
The US Constitution does not protect rights.
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What is the purpose of Article I of Michigan’s constitution, and how does it reflect or borrow from the ideas contained in the US Bill of Rights?In a paragraph, describe other ways the state constitution allows citizens to influence the political process directly.

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