Self-Check Standard 8| Bill of Rights

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The adoption of the Bill of Rights (1791) addressed Anti-Federalist criticism of the new Constitution by

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protecting citizens from abuses by the national government

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"...the accused shall be"
"confronted with the wit-"
"nesses against him; and"
"have the assistance of"
"counsel. "
— Sixth Amendment

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Persons accused of a crime enjoy certain basic rights.

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This quotation is from the Tenth Amendment of the Bill of Rights.
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited
by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or the people."

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protect the powers of the state governments

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What has been the impact of the First Amendment's position about separation of church and state on the American way of life?

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It has helped to promote religious freedom.

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Which provision in the U.S. Bill of Rights shares this same belief? "... Now, one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one's house. A man's house is his castle; and whilst he is quiet, he is as well guarded as a prince in his castle" -James Otis, Against the Writs of Assistance, 1761

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protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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What is the primary focus of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

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right of self-expression

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The rights indicated in this excerpt can be found in which amendment to the Bill of Rights? "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

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First Amendment

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When a group of citizens assemble at a public meeting to discuss government policies, they are protected in their right to assemble by the

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First Amendment

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In the United States, evidence that is obtained illegally cannot be used in a court of law. This rule is based on an individual's constitutional right to

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protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Which of the following actions is guaranteed by the Bill of Rights? Voters can elect a new Senator to the United States Congress., The President can veto a law passed by both houses of Congress., A letter sent by a citizen to Congress can criticize U.S. foreign policy., A bill can be approved by both the Senate and House of Representatives.

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A letter sent by a citizen to Congress can criticize U.S. foreign policy.