What Is the Primary Function of the First Eight Amendments

question 109

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the first eight amendments within the Bill of Rights?

• A) to guarantee specific rights to the people
• B) to extend guaranteed rights to African Americans and women
• C) to list which rights are granted to the states
• D) to describe the division of power between states and the federal government

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Definitions:

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, especially the central part of the brainstem, responsible for regulating vital body functions such as breathing and heart rate.

Regulating Breathing

The process by which the body controls the rate and depth of respirations, primarily through the respiratory center in the brainstem.

Low Birth Weight

A term used when a newborn weighs less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, which can be indicative of health issues or developmental concerns.