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34 Cards in this Set
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Amendment 1
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Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition (1791)
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freedom of religion
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freedom of speech
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freedom of the press
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the right to assemble peacefully
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the right to protest government policies
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Amendment 1 guarantees our five basic civil rights.
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Amendment 2
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Right to Keep Arms (1791)
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right of the people to keep and bear arms
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[this right] shall not be infringed
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security of a free state
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a well regulated militia
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Amendment 3
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Quartering Soldiers (1791)
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without the consent of the owner
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nor in time of war
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in time of peace
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in a manner prescribed by law
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Amendment 4
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Searches and Seizures (1791)
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to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects
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unreasonable searches and seizures
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warrants issued upon probable cause
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supported by oath or affirmation
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describing the place to be searched
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the persons or things to be seized
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Amendment 5
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Rights of Accused Persons (1791)
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indictment of a grand jury
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(except) in time of war or public danger
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shall not be subject for the same offense
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to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb
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shall not be compelled to be a witness against himself
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nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property
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without due process of law
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nor shall private property be taken for public use
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without just compensation
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"taking the Fifth"
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Amendment 6
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Jury Trial in Criminal Cases (1791)
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criminal prosecutions
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the right to a speedy and public trial
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an impartial jury
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the nature and cause of the accusation
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to be confronted with the witnesses
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the assistance of counsel for defense
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Amendment 7
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Jury Trial in Civil Cases (1791)
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the value in controversy
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the right of trial by jury
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Amendment 8
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Excessive Bail or Punishment (1791)
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neither excessive bail nor excessive fines
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cruel and unusual punishments
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Amendment 9
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Other Rights of the People (1791)
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shall not be construed to deny or disparage others
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rights retained by the people
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Amendment 10
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Powers of the States and the People (1791)
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powers not delegated to the states by the Constitution
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powers not prohibited to the states by the Constitution
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reserved to the states respectively, or to the people
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reserve powers
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Bill of Rights
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First 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution
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