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bill of rights
10 amendments
Term | Definition |
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1st amendment | freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to assembly, freedom to religion and the freedom to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. |
2nd amendment | the right to bear arm |
3rd amendment | the right to have privacy, prevents the government from placing troops in private homes. This was a real problem during the American Revolutionary War. |
4th amendment | this amendment prevents the government from unreasonable search. It requires the government to have a warrant that was issued by a judge and based on probable cause. |
5th amendment | Rights of people accused of crimes |
6th amendment | Right to trial by jury in criminal cases |
7th amendment | Right to trial by jury in civil cases |
8th amendment | forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment |
9th amendment | People's rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution |
10th amendment | States or people have all powers not denied or given to federal government by the Constitution |