Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Bill

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Bill of Rights? 

• A) It protects the rights of the majority over that of the minority. 
• B) It is interpreted by the Congress whenever there is disagreement between the state and federal governments over its scope. 
• C) It was assumed by courts for many years that the scope of the Bill was limited to the actions of the national government. 
• D) It added very few of the civil liberties existing contemporarily to the Constitution. 
• E) It does not reserve powers to the state.

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Definitions:

Verbal Contract

An agreement between parties made through spoken words rather than in written form, still legally binding but harder to prove.

Breach

The violation or non-fulfillment of a legal agreement, duty, or contract.

Discharging

The process of fulfilling or settling a debt, obligation, or legal liability, effectively freeing one from the responsibility.

Judgment

A decision of the court.