The First Ten Amendments Flashcards
1
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1st Amendment
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Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2
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2nd Amendment
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Right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia.
3
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3rd Amendment
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No quartering of soldiers.
4
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4th Amendment
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Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures.
5
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5th Amendment
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Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy.
6
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6th Amendment
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Rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
7
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7th Amendment
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Right of trial by jury in civil cases.
8
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8th Amendment
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Freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
9
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9th Amendment
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All the rights not listed in the Constitution belong to the people, not the government.
10
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10th Amendment
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The Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution.
