The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. –Constitution of the United States,
Amendment IX

Which is the best explanation of Amendment IX?

If not clearly stated in the Constitution, a right is not recognized.
To be entitled to a right, a citizen must understand it.
Even if not expressed in the Constitution, a right may still be a right.
Citizens retain all rights that they deem necessary.

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.