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The Bill of Rights

Question 11 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

Which amendment protects any rights that are not specifically mentioned within the Constitution or the Bill of Rights?

Answer
A
the First Amendment
B
the Fourth Amendment
C
the Ninth Amendment
D
the Tenth Amendment

Explanation

The Ninth Amendment says that listing certain rights in the Constitution does not mean people have no other rights. Therefore, it protects rights that are not specifically mentioned. The Tenth Amendment, by contrast, addresses powers not delegated to the federal government.

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