The statement below was made to an interviewer in Atlanta, Georgia in the 1930s. Do you know I've never voted in my life, never been able to exercise my right as a citizen because of the poll tax?

How is this concern addressed in the U. S. Constitution?
By making all taxes unconstitutional
By making barriers to voting unconstitutional
By limiting voting rights for some Americans
By giving noncitizens the right to vote
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the U. S. Constitution?

To declare independence from Britain
To create the three branches of government
To safeguard Americans' rights
To enforce important laws
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which amendments are a part of the Bill of Rights?

All of the amendments
The first 10 amendments
Voting rights amendments
The First Amendment only
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
The passage below about debate is from a 1964 Supreme Court ruling.

Debate on public issues should be uninhibited, robust, and wide-open and it may well include unpleasantly sharp attacks on government and public officials.

How does the U. S. Constitution protect this right?
The U. S. Constitution protects the executive branch from public criticism.
The U. S. Constitution protects the judicial branch from public criticism.
The U. S. Constitution provides unlimited protection of individual rights.
The U. S. Constitution protects the rights of people and the press to speak out.
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
The statement below was made by Thomas Jefferson in an 1801 speech.

The support of the State governments in all their rights…I consider one of the essential principles of our Government…

How is Jefferson's view reflected in the U. S. Constitution?
The U. S. Constitution lists all powers given to the states.
The U. S. Constitution gives unlimited power to the states.
The U. S. Constitution says powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.
The U. S. Constitution gives unlimited power to the federal government and little to the states.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
The table below lists protected constitutional rights and how they may be limited.

Protected Rights Limitations
Right to bear arms ?
Unwarranted search and seizure Crime suspects may be searched

Which phrase completes the table?
Poll taxes
Eminent domain
Jury trial
Background checks
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
The table below lists protected constitutional rights and how they may be limited.

Protected Rights Limitations
Freedom of speech ?
Unwarranted search and seizure Crime suspects may be searched

Which phrase completes the table?
Threats to public safety
Eminent domain
Jury trial
Background checks
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
The table below lists protected constitutional rights and how they may be limited.

Protected Rights Limitations
Public trial ?
Unwarranted search and seizure Crime suspects may be searched

Which phrase completes the table?
Poll taxes
Safety of the accused
Eminent domain
Background checks
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