Introduced by James Madison in 1789, the first ten amendments to the constitution were known collectively as the _________.
A. Magna Carta
B. Federalist Convention
C. Bill of Rights
D. Declaration of Rights
Answer: C. Bill of Rights
The answer is C, Bill of rights. The Bill of Rights protects the freedoms of speech, press, and religion; the right to keep and bear arms; the freedom of assembly; the freedom to petition; and prohibits unreasonable search and seizure; cruel and unusual punishment; and compelled self-incrimination.
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A. Thomas Malthus B. Thomas Pogge C. Amartya Sen D. Frances Lappe
universal suffrage
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