Question

1. how does freedom of the press help maintain a democratic society?

a. it provides jobs for journalists.
b. it allows individuals to be informed.
c. it prevents politicians from giving opinions.
d. it requires newspapers to charge a low price.

1. which of these is not included in the first amendment?

a. freedom to vote
b. freedom of speech
c. freedom of religion
d. freedom to assemble

1. which of these is one purpose of the bill of rights?

a. to determine the election process
b. to limit the power of the federal government
c. to rewrite the constitution
d. to outline the responsibilities of congress

1. examine the table.

to which of these experiences did these three amendments respond?
second amendment: right to bear arms
third amendment: right to refuse the quartering of troops in homes
fourth amendment: protection against searches and seizures
a. slavery in america
b. american indian relocation
c. british rule in colonial america
d. immigrant treatment in america

Explanation:

• Question 35: Freedom of the press helps maintain a democratic society by allowing individuals to be informed. In a democracy, an informed citizenry is crucial for making decisions, holding officials accountable, etc.
• Question 36: The First Amendment includes freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom to assemble. Freedom to vote is not part of the First Amendment.
• Question 37: The Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments) was added to limit the power of the federal government and protect individual rights.
• Question 38: The Second, Third, and Fourth Amendments were in response to issues under British rule in colonial America. For example, the British had issues with quartering troops (Third Amendment), searches (Fourth Amendment), and restrictions on arms (Second Amendment in a sense of colonial militias).

Answer:

• 35. C. It allows individuals to be informed.
• 36. A. freedom to vote
• 37. B. to limit the power of the federal government
• 38. C. British rule in colonial America