The Bill of Rights Provided for Which of the Following

question 4

Multiple Choice

The Bill of Rights provided for which of the following?

• A) The protection of individual liberties from state governments
• B) The protection of individual liberties from the national government
• C) Equal protection under the law
• D) Protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial
• E) The protection of individual liberties from the national government, and protection against state infringements on the freedoms of conscience, the press, and jury trial

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Definitions:

Port Of Charleston

A significant seaport in Charleston, South Carolina, with a rich history of trade, immigration, and military strategic importance in the United States.

Natural Rights

Rights that individuals are born with, which are not contingent upon laws, customs, or beliefs, often including the right to life, liberty, and property.

American Revolution

The period (1765-1783) during which thirteen of Britain's North American colonies successfully fought for their independence to become the United States of America.

Thomas Jefferson

The third President of the United States (1801-1809), principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and a founder of the Democratic-Republican Party.