Question

1. which detail from the text best supports the idea that the united states has not yet achieved full liberty for all americans?

a. \the rights that the constitution’s framers wanted to protect from government abuse were referred to in the declaration of independence as unalienable rights.\ (paragraph 13)

b. \as late as 1920, the u.s. supreme court had never once struck down any law or governmental action on first amendment grounds.\ (paragraph 17)

c. \the development of the bill of rights was a pivotal event in the long story of liberty, but it is a story that is still unfolding.\ (paragraph 23)

d. \the bill of rights was in force for nearly 135 years before congress granted native americans u.s. citizenship.\ (paragraph 26)

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The quote refers to the Declaration of Independence, not about the Bill of Rights’ role in achieving liberty for all Americans. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The quote about the Supreme Court never striking down laws on First Amendment grounds does not relate to the idea of unachieved liberty for all. Eliminate B.
• Option C: The quote about the Bill of Rights being a “pivotal event… still unfolding” focuses on its ongoing story, not on unachieved liberty. Eliminate C.
• Option D: The quote states the Bill of Rights was in force for ~135 years before Native Americans got US citizenship. This shows a group (Native Americans) lacked full liberty (citizenship) until later, supporting the idea the US had not achieved full liberty for all.

Answer:

D. "The Bill of Rights was in force for nearly 135 years before Congress granted Native Americans US citizenship." (paragraph 26)