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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the Bill of Rights? |
First 10 Amendments to the Constitution which guarantee the rights that each United States citizen has. |
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Amendment 1 |
Freedom of Expression- Gives freedom of religion Freedom of speech and press Right to peacefully assemble Right to petition the Government |
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Amendment 2 |
Right to Bear Arms- People may own guns as a public militia was once important for the security of America |
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Amendment 3 |
Quartering of Troops- Providing soldiers housing and food Soldiers cannot be quartered without the owner's permission unless following a law |
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Amendment 4 |
Unreasonable Searches and Seizures- Unreasonable searches and seizures of people, houses, papers, and belongings are not allowed Warrants can only be issued without probable cause and must be specific about who, what, or where will be searched |
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Amendment 5 |
Due Process of the Law- You have the right to not incriminate yourself (I take the 5th) You have the right to a grand jury for serious crimes You have the right to the due process of the law You cannot be tried for the same crime twice You have the right to receive compensation for private property taken for public use |
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Amendment 6 |
Right to a Fair Trial- Speedy and public trial Impartial jury in the State and district where the crime was committed Confronted with the witnesses against you Can obtain witnesses for yourself Assistance of Counsel (lawyer) for defense |
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Amendment 7 |
Trial by Jury in Civil Cases- In civil cases, noncriminal matters, disputes between private parties in personal matters or contracts Trial by jury Jury decision cannot be overturned by a judge |
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Amendment 8 |
Cruel and Unusual Punishment- Prevents excessive bail and fines Prevents punishments that are cruel or unusual based off the "standards of decency |
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Amendment 9 |
Unenumerated Rights- The rights here are not the only rights people are allowed, there can be others not in the Constitution Generally thought to be the right to travel, to vote, to privacy |
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Amendment 10 |
States' Rights- Powers not given to or prevented by the federal government in the Constitution are under the control of the states
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