Bill of Rights

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How many amendments have been added to the Constitution?

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27

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As a group, what are the first ten amendments called?

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Bill or Rights

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In what year were the first ten amendments added?

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1791

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What was the most recent amendment about? Options: ending slavery, women's right to vote, limiting presidential terms, Congressional pay raises

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Congressional pay raises

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Which amendment abolished (got rid of) slavery?

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13th Amendment

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What did the 19th Amendment in 1920 give to women?

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voting rights

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Under which amendment are we guaranteed the freedom of religion?

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1st Amendment

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Which of the following is NOT a reason that amendments have been added to the Constitution? Some amendments are intended to limit rights for certain citizens., Some deal with rights that many felt should have been included in the main body of the Constitution., Some amendments deal with changes in American society over the years., Some amendments change sections of the Constitution, but don't affect the daily lives of all Americans.

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Some amendments are intended to limit rights for certain citizens.

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What is the definition of the term assembly?

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to gather together into groups

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What is the definition of the term petition?

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to ask the government to make a change