The Supreme Court in Griswold v. Connecticut held a right to privacy to exist in penumbras of the Bill of Rights, which are best defined as ______.

A. topics not specifically mentioned but made implicit within the other amendments
B. those rights that are explicitly set forth in the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the Constitution)
C. those rights incorporated into the Constitution from the state constitutions
D. those explicit rights contained in the Fourteenth Amendment

Answer: A

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a. The threat of possible armed conflict threatened the colonies. b. A series of early losses dramatically decreased the probability of victory. c. The publication of Common Sense had little impact on colonial sentiment. d. Individual colonies were passing resolutions supporting independence.

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According to the text, the government’s response to September 11, 2001, demonstrates how ______.

a. clearance procedures were misused b. coordination and collaboration failed to be employed c. pure-staff failed in their positions d. control staff failed in their positions

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