Bill of Rights
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the significance of having an independent judiciary in the United States government?

    <p>To protect individual rights and liberties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Federalist Paper 51, what is the purpose of dividing the powers of government between the federal and state governments?

    <p>To prevent the abuse of power by any one level of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

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