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Bill of Rights
Term | Definition |
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amendment | a change in a document |
Bill of Rights | the first ten amendments made to the US Constitution |
1st Amendment | Freedom of religion, speech, and press; rights of petition and assembly |
2nd Amendment | Right to keep and bear arms |
3rd Amendment | No forced quartering of troops |
4th Amendment | No unreasonable searches and seizures |
5th Amendment | Right to due process of law, no double jeopardy or self-incrimination |
6th Amendment | Rights of the accused: speedy and public trial by jury, clear charges, witnesses in defense and attorney |
7th Amendment | Right to trial by jury in civil case |
8th Amendment | No cruel or unusual punishments |
9th Amendment | Other rights not included in Constitution |
10th Amendment | State rights and powers |