Question

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passed during the progressive era, the 17th amendment was intended to make the government of the united states more ?
select one:
a. responsive to the people
b. open to immigrants
c. powerful in world affairs
d. conservative in financial matters
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the bill of rights guarantees all citizens of the united states certain rights, including protection ?
select one:
a. from being deprived of property, liberty, or life without due process of law
b. against oppression by foreign governments
c. against the military draft by the federal government
d. from economic hardships
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one result of the u.s. supreme court decision in brown v. board of education of topeka was?
select one:
a. the establishment of the u.s. department of labor
b. compensation of japanese americans for their wartime internment
c. improved educational opportunities for african americans
d. the election of john f. kennedy as u.s. president

Explanation:

1. For the 17th Amendment: This amendment established direct election of U.S. Senators, letting voters choose their representatives directly instead of state legislatures, making the government more accountable to the public.
2. For the Bill of Rights: The 5th and 14th Amendments (part of the broader Bill of Rights framework) protect citizens from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without proper legal process.
3. For Brown v. Board of Education: The Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine and opening the door to improved educational access for African Americans.

Answer:

1. a. responsive to the people
2. a. from being deprived of property, liberty, or life without due process of law
3. c. improved educational opportunities for African Americans