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What is the Bill of Rights?

The Bill of Rights consists on the first 10 amendments.

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What was Jefferson's opinion on amending the Constitution.

Jefferson believed that an amendment was necessary, since future generations would need to modify laws as society changed.

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True or False? The amendments reflect the changes in the American society through time.

True. They do.

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What do the first 10 amendments protect? Give examples.

They protect the American's personal freedom, liberties and individual rights.Ex: Freedom of speech and religion, the right to a speedy trial.

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What does the 5th amendment says?

It guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination.

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What was James Madinson's opinion on amending the Constitution?

He didn't want to amend it because he was scared that the ability to change the Constitution would take away his authority.

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What does the 1st amendment protects?

It protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Define: Ratify.

Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

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Define: Repeal (Constitution)

Cancel or revoke a law by a legislative act.

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True or False? Amendments can be repealed or revoked IF another amendment is proposed or ratified.

True.

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What did the 8th amendment do?

It gave freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.

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True or False? The 4th amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It is a guarantee against all searches and seizures.

False. It protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. However, it is not a guarantee against all searches and seizures.

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What is the American Constitution?

It is the fundamental law of the U.S. federal system of government and a landmark document of the Western world.

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