United StatesQuestion 5 (2008 list) · Principles of American government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- aThe Declaration of Independence
- bThe Federalist Papers
- cThe Articles of Confederation
- dThe Bill of RightsCorrect answer
Why?
The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights. They were added in 1791 and protect basic freedoms, such as speech and religion.
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?Correct answer:Speech
Question 7 (2008 list)
How many amendments does the Constitution have?Correct answer:27
Question 8 (2008 list)
What did the Declaration of Independence do?Correct answer:Announced our independence from Great Britain
Question 9 (2008 list)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?Correct answer:Life and liberty
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