US History STAAR EOC Study Guide
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called... - ANS-The Bill of Rights
The first amendment states that.. - ANS-we have freedom of religion, speech, press,
assembly
The second amendment gives us the... - ANS-right to bear arms
The third amendment states.. - ANS-That we have the right to refuse to housing a
soldier
The fourth amendment.. - ANS-Protects against unreasonable search and seizure
The fifth amendment.. - ANS-prohibits government from forcing individuals to testify
against themselves.
The sixth amendment gives us... - ANS-the right to a public and speedy trial
The seventh amendment gives us.. - ANS-the right to a trial by an impartial jury
The eighth amendment... - ANS-Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
The ninth amendment.. - ANS-states that people's rights are not limited to just those
listed in the Constitution.
The tenth amendment says that.. - ANS-all powers not specifically given to the federal
government shall be given to the states.
What is a monopoly? - ANS-a company that controls most or all business in a particular
industry
What is a worker's union? - ANS-A group of workers joined together to advance a
common interest.
What is Social Darwinism? - ANS-The belief that only the fittest survive in human
political and economic struggle. "Survival of the fittest."
Who was Andrew Carnegie? - ANS-led the expansion of the steel industry in the 19th
century and became a major philanthropist.
