The Bill of Rights example #50199

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If Chris is on trial and does not want to testify in court, which amendment protects her from testifying?
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the Fifth Amendment
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Which best describes why some people such as James Madison thought that the Bill of Rights was unnecessary?
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Rights that were not listed would be unprotected.
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Which best describes how unenumerated rights differ from procedural and substantive rights?
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Unenumerated rights are not listed in the Constitution.
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Which type of rights ensure equal treatment under the law?
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civil rights
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How does the Tenth Amendment differ from the rest of the amendments in the Bill of Rights?
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The Tenth Amendment reserves the rights of the states, whereas the others only reserve the rights of the people.
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What is the common purpose of the Ninth and Tenth amendments?
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They protect rights not listed in the Constitution.
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What right is implied by the Second Amendment's right to bear arms?
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the right to protect yourself
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Which statement best describes what the Bill of Rights does for citizens' rights?
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It guarantees them.