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Which house of Congress has its number of members determined by population

House of Representatives

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights

There were 10 original amendments included in the Bill of Rights. They were passed by congress in September of 1789 and ratified in December of 1791. 17 later amendments were passed between 1804 and 1992.

What clause states that the Constitution will be the supreme law of the land

Article VI, Clause 2 (the Supremacy Clause) states the US Constitution and federal laws and treaties made in accordance with the Constitution are the supreme law of the land.

What was the First state to ratify the constitution in 1787

Delaware ( i hope that helped u) :)

The source of the theory which advocated limited power of government can be traced to which document signed by King John of England in 1215

The Magna Carta, signed by King John of England in 1215, was a document that advocated for limits on the power of the government. A group of barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta to limit his power over them and protect their rights.

What institution was established under Article III of the Constitution

The Judiciary Branch

Rights that are not enumerated not written down cannot be denied

Basic Rights

States no longer had the power to permit slavery limited states' power in civil rights matters states could not deny the right to vote

power of the state government

Under which category does this Constitutional Amendment fall No searches and seizures without legal warrants

Protection?

Under which category does this constitutional amendment fall the procedure to fill a vacancy in the vice presidency

Under which category does this Constitutional Amendment fall?

procedure to fill a vacancy in the vice presidency

Why are some of ancient sport no longer included

i say cause they don't use much technology so they think they are not very as valuable as other Olympic sports

As a result of this amendment, Congress was given the power to collect an income tax.

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