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Which amendment to the United States Constitution is commonly referred to as the 'bill of rights'?
Which amendment to the United States Constitution is commonly referred to as the 'bill of rights'?
- Second Amendment
- First Amendment (correct)
- Third Amendment
- Fourth Amendment
What is the purpose of the bill of rights?
What is the purpose of the bill of rights?
- To regulate interstate commerce
- To establish the three branches of government
- To outline the powers of the President
- To protect individual rights and liberties (correct)
When was the bill of rights added to the United States Constitution?
When was the bill of rights added to the United States Constitution?
- 1776
- 1791 (correct)
- 1787
- 1803
According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the United States government?
According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the main purpose of the system of checks and balances in the United States government?
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According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the significance of having an independent judiciary in the United States government?
According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the significance of having an independent judiciary in the United States government?
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According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the purpose of dividing the powers of government between the federal and state governments?
According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the purpose of dividing the powers of government between the federal and state governments?
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