The Bill of Rights

question 68

Multiple Choice

The Bill of Rights:

• A) is the first ten amendments to the Constitution
• B) includes all of the civil liberties and civil rights found in the Constitution
• C) is the first national Constitution of the United States
• D) is the First Amendment to the Constitution
• E) is the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Act

Landmark legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, initially focused on voting rights and the segregation of public accommodations.

Punitive Damages

Monetary compensation awarded in lawsuits as a punishment to the defendant and deterrent against future similar acts.

Americans with Disabilities Act

An act established to safeguard individuals with disabilities from exclusion in areas accessible to the general public.

Substance Abuse

The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or dependence.