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Vocab
Other rights
Meaning
Historical Context
100
Define opponents.
People who support something you are against.
100
True or false- The right to remain silent is protected by the Ninth amendment.
False.
100
Who do the rights in the 9th amendment belong to?
The individual people.
100
Why was this amendment created?
People were afraid the rights not mentioned would not be protected.
200
Define comprehensive.
Able to fully understand.
200
True or false- The right to privacy is protected by the ninth amendment.
True.
200
Who can take away the rights within the 9th amendment?
No one is allowed to take the rights protected by the 9th amendment, not even the government.
200
Who suggested that this amendment should be made?
James Madison.
300
Define retain.
To continue to have or own.
300
True or false- all rights are protected by the ninth amendment.
False.
300
What is an example of a right that would be protected by this amendment?
The right to privacy, the right to free will, the right to fresh air and water, etc.
300
What landmark case for the 9th amendment that started with a law dating back to 1879?
The Griswold vs. Connecticut case
400
"to consider something to have little worth" is the definition of...
Disparage
400
The reason this amendment is called mysterious is...
It does not specify about the rights it protects.
400
What rights does the ninth amendment mention it will protect?
The rights not already mentioned in the constitution.
400
What was an argument against the ninth amendment?
People could just invent new rights
500
"A numbered list" is the definition of...
Enumeration.
500
What rights does this amendment not protect?
Rights 1-8 and 10 (the rights mentioned in the other amendments.
500
What did the supporters of this amendment believe the purpose of "The Mysterious Ninth" was?
To create new rights as times change.
500
What year was the first time this amendment was cited in the Supreme Court.
1965