The First Ten Amendments to the Constitution

question 31

Multiple Choice

The first ten amendments to the Constitution

• A) are known as the Bill of Rights.
• B) were added to the Constitution to protect citizens from state governments.
• C) outline the powers of each branch of the federal government.
• D) provide for institutional "checks and balances."
• E) initially restricted on state, not federal action.

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Definitions:

Shale

A fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from clay and mud, characterized by its ability to split into thin layers along natural fractures.

Sandstone

A sedimentary rock consisting of sand particles bonded together by natural cements such as silica or calcium carbonate.

Erosionally Resistant Cliffs

Cliffs that demonstrate a high resistance to weathering and erosion, often due to their geological composition, maintaining steep faces over time.

Vegetation Covering

The layer of plants and plant material that covers the ground in an area, including grasses, trees, shrubs, and underbrush.