The Bill of Rights

question 92

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 the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Erikson's Theory

A psychoanalytic theory by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of psychosocial development throughout a person's life.

Psychosocial Development

Erickson's theory describing how individuals' social relationships and understanding of self evolve across the lifespan.

Middle Adulthood

A developmental stage typically occurring between ages 40 and 65, marked by stability, maturity, and increased responsibility.

Parent-child Relationships

Refers to the dynamic bond between parents and their children, which affects the developmental, emotional, and social growth of the child.