The Bill Of Rights Flashcards

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1st Amendment

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R = congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion (establishment clause) , or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. (free exercise clause)
A = congress cant make a law abridging the right of the people to peaceably assemble
P= Congress cannot make a law prohibiting the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
P= congress can’t make a law that abridges the freedom of speech.
S=Congress shall make no law that abridges the freedom of speech.

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2nd Amendment

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The right to keep and bear arms.

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3rd Amendment

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No soldier shall be quartered in any house.

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4th Amendment

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no unreasonable searches and seizures.

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5th Amendment

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nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ( double jeopardy cant be charges twice for the same crime) nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,( NO SELF INCRIMINATION) nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;(DUE PROCESS CLAUSE) nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

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6th Amendment

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Right to a speedy trial. Right to an attorney. Witnesses in their favor.

guarantees the rights of criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without unnecessary delay, the right to a lawyer, the right to an impartial jury, and the right to know who your accusers are and the nature of the charges and evidence against you.

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7th Amendment

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Gives the right to a jury trial.

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8th Amendment

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No cruel and unusual punishment.

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9th Amendment

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You have more rights than just the ones in the constitution.

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10th Amendment

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Powers not granted to the federal state government are reserved for the states.

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