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Bill of Rights
Term | Definition |
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Involves disagreements between people or businesses, includes the right to a jury in a civil trial | 7th Amendment |
The right to keep and bear arms | 2nd Amendment |
The reserved rights to the states, gives states the powers that the Constitution does not specifically give to the national government | 10th Amendment |
The freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion | 1st Amendment |
The right of due process, double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, rights of the accused | 5th Amendment |
The preservation of natural, human rights, including those not otherwise listed in the Constitution (like right to privacy) | 9th Amendment |
No quartering of troops | 3rd Amendment |
Involves cases where crimes have been committed, includes the right to a fair and speedy trial with an impartial jury, with a lawyer present, and with witnesses | 6th Amendment |
No unreasonable seizures or searches, need a warrant or probably cause | 4th Amendment |
No excessive fines or bails, or cruel and unusual punishment | 8th Amendment |