Bill of Rights Flashcards
1
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Amendment 1
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- freedom of religion
- freedom of speech
- freedom of peaceful protest
- freedom of press
- freedom to petition the government over grievances
2
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Amendment 2
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right to bear arms- own and use a gun
3
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Amendment 3
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soldiers can’t just come into your home and stay
4
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Amendment 4
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- protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
- must have warrant
5
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Amendment 5
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- indictment
- due process
- self incrimination: you don’t have to take a stand against yourself
- double jeopardy; if you have been charged with a crime and you have gone through a trial and have been found innocent you cannot be retried for the same crime
- eminent domain: can’t take property from you without just compensation
6
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Amendment 6
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- right to fair and speedy public trial
- you will know why you are being held
- notice of accusations and accusers
- right to council
- witness for yourself
7
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Amendment 7
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right to a jury in civil cases
8
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Amendment 8
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the punishment must fit the crime
9
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Amendment 9
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all the rights apply to all U.S. citizens
10
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Amendment 10
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limits the power of the federal government
