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MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The government lacked money to support the nation’s military forces. To save money, General Padro ordered that troops be placed in the homes of people living close to military bases. Midge lived next to an army base, and two soldiers moved into her house, even though she did not want them there. What right is violated and what amendment is it?
A
Right to assemble and 5th amendment
B
Right to bear arms and the 3rd amendment
C
No quartering soldiers and the 3rd amendment
D
Freedom to petition the government and the 3rd amendment
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Constitution, through the Fourth Amendment, protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. The Fourth Amendment, however, is not a guarantee against all searches and seizures, but only those that are deemed unreasonable under the law.

Detailed explanation-2: -Congress submitted the amendment to the states on September 28, 1789. By December 15, 1791, the necessary three-fourths of the states had ratified it. On March 1, 1792, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson announced that it was officially part of the Constitution.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jump to essay-2Apparently the first statement of freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures appeared in The Rights of the Colonists and a List of Infringements and Violations of Rights, 1772, which Samuel Adams took the lead in drafting.

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