The Bill of Rights

question 72

Multiple Choice

The Bill of Rights:

• A) serves as a major restriction on the powers and authority of the federal government.
• B) does not apply directly to the states, but the Supreme Court has held that the Fourteenth Amendment makes many of its principles applicable to the states.
• C) consists of ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that were adopted in 1791.
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Gender Constancy

The understanding that one's gender identity is fixed and constant, regardless of changes in appearance or behavior.

Egalitarian

Referring to the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

Sensitivity

Refers to the capacity of an organism or system to respond to stimuli or changes in the environment.

Gender Awareness

The understanding and recognition of gender and gender differences, often developing in early childhood.