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practice completing the reading sections of standardized tests with these questions, which are based on paragraphs 11 and 14 of the bill of rights.
■ practice select an answer for each item.

1. in paragraph 11, amendment vi, the term “enjoy” is used in an archaic way, and most nearly means

a) take in or consume.
b) appreciate or savor.
c) be entertained by.
d) be entitled to.

1. which choice best states the main idea of paragraph 14, amendment ix?

a) the constitution defines some of our rights, but not every right.
b) the rights listed in the constitution are comprehensive.
c) people have many rights worldwide
d) the bill of rights comprises the “top 10” rights.
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why these words? these concept vocabulary words suggest legal actions, limitations, or remedies.
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abridging redress prescribed
■ practice use each concept word in a sentence that shows your understanding of its definition. then, replace each concept word with a synonym and explain how the revision affects the sentence’s meaning

Explanation:

1. In legal - archaic language, "enjoy" often means to be entitled to. For the main - idea question, Amendment IX is about unenumerated rights, meaning the Constitution lists some rights but not all.
2. For the vocabulary practice, one needs to understand the meaning of legal - related words and use them in sentences and then make substitutions with synonyms to analyze meaning changes.

Answer:

1. D. be entitled to.
2. A. The Constitution defines some of our rights, but not every right.