The first amendment starts with the words, “congress shall make no law respecting,” and then lists individual rights that are off-limits. how does this rule reflect democratic values?
american democracy has nothing to do with acts of congress.
the authority to make laws has to be limited at all times.
the rights listed are fundamental to democracy, or rule by the people.
the laws listed have limits, unlike some laws americans make.

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u.s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.