First 10 Amendments Flashcards

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2nd Amendment

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Assemble peacefully, and petition the Government

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3rd Amendment

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Right to bear arms

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4th Amendment

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Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in civilian homes during peace time

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5th Amendment

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Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure of a persons property without a valid warrant, Requires a grand jury for serious criminal charges; prohibits double jeopardy; prohibits forcing accused persons to testify against themselves; guarantees that no one may be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; prohibits government taking private property for public use without just compensation

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6th Amendment

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Guarantees suspect the right to a speedy trial by jury in criminal cases, to know all charges, to question and obtain a witness, and to have a counsel

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7th Amendment

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Guarantees a jury trial in most civilian cases

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8th Amendment

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Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment

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9th Amendment

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Assures people that they may have other basic rights in addition to those mentioned in the Constitution

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10th Amendment

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Guarantees that rights not given to the federal government, nor denied to the states, are reserved to the states or to the people

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of speech, press, and religion

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