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What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights?
- To declare independence from Britain
- To establish the structure of the government
- To protect and secure freedoms and rights (correct)
- To regulate interstate commerce
In the historical context, what was the primary reason for the inclusion of the Third Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
In the historical context, what was the primary reason for the inclusion of the Third Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
- To prevent the forced quartering of soldiers in private homes (correct)
- To establish the right to a fair and speedy trial
- To ensure the right to bear arms
- To protect against unreasonable searches and seizures
Which freedom is specifically protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Which freedom is specifically protected by the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
- Prohibition of excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
- Freedom of religion (correct)
- Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures
- Right to a speedy and public trial
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights safeguards against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights safeguards against self-incrimination and double jeopardy?
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights ensures the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights ensures the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?
Which freedom is specifically protected by the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Which freedom is specifically protected by the Second Amendment in the Bill of Rights?
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?
Which amendment in the Bill of Rights prohibits excessive bail, fines, and cruel and unusual punishment?