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Author Question: which of the following amendments is not part of the bill of rights? (Read 1415 times)

TI

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on: Jul 16, 2013
a. amendment I which talks about freedom of speech, press religion  b.  amendment XIII which abolishes slavery, thus giving rights to black people.  c. amendment V which offers the right to no self-incrimination  d. amendment VI which talks about the right to a trial by court of law  e. none of the above


Garrulous

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2013
Amendment XIII drafted in 1865


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Yolanda

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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2013
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution.  Thirteen (XIII) is bigger than ten, so it's not part of the Bill of Rights.


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2013
b.  Only first ten amendments are considered to be in the Bill of Rights.


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