MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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Use the quotation to answer the question."The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people”-excerpt from the U.S. Constitution, Amendment IXWhich statement most accurately explains the significance of the excerpt?
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Congress must approve any rights not listed in the Constitution before they are granted.
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Despite only granting certain rights, the Constitution does not deny other rights.
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People have only the rights granted in the Ninth Amendment.
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People have only the rights granted in the Constitution.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ninth Amendment Explained. The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Detailed explanation-2: -"enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights”-The word “enumeration” means an ordered or numbered list. So here they are referring to a “list of rights” in the Constitution.
Detailed explanation-3: -Therefore, this compromise satisfied both parties and proved that enumerating rights does NOT create a supposition, or theory, that all rights not enumerated are forfeited. It is simply a security for the freedom and peace of not only individuals, but the whole public as well.
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