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Bill of Rights
Term | Definition |
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Constitution | Where the Bill of Rights are located |
Bill of Rights | The first ten amendments in the constitution |
1st Amendment | Protect Freedom of Religion, Speech, Petition, Press, and Assembly |
2nd Amendment | The right to bear arms (right to own a gun) |
3rd Amendment | The government cannot force people to keep troops in their private homes |
4th Amendment | Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure |
5th Amendment | The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process |
6th Amendment | The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person |
7th Amendment | The right to a trial by Jury in civil cases over $20.00 |
8th Amendment | Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel unusual punishment |
9th Amendment | Rights not included in Constitution go to the people |
10th Amendment | Powers not given to federal government go to people and States |