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10 Cards in this Set
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Guarantees 5 essential rights to all Americans |
1st Amendment |
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Gives the right of people to bear arms |
2nd Amendment |
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This Amendment declares that the government may not require people to house or quarter soldiers during peacetime. |
3rd Amendment |
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Officers cannot search a citizen, their belongings, or home without a valid reason. |
4th Amendment |
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This Amendment guarantees that nobody may be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without the due process of the law. |
5th Amendment |
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This Amendment guarantees a citizen's right to a speedy, public, and fair trial in any case involving a crime. |
6th Amendment |
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This amendment allows for jury trials in cases where there are conflicts over property or money. The value in dispute must be at least $20.00. |
7th Amendment |
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This Amendment protects accused persons from unfair treatment, both before and after a trial. |
8th Amendment |
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This Amendment declares that rights not mentioned in the Constitution belong to the people. |
9th Amendment |
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This Amendment declares that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states (reserved powers). |
10th Amendment |