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Bill of Rights
The first 10 Amendments
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History
8th Grade
01/12/2011

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Term
Bill of Rights
Definition

The "Bill of Rights" is the section of the US Constitution that protects the rights of American citizens and is made up of the first TEN amendments.

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1st Amendment

 

(Freedoms)

Definition

Freedom of: 

 

  • Religion
  • Assembly 
  • Press 
  • Petition 
  • Speech

 

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2nd Amendment

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The right to bear arms.

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3rd Amendment

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No quartering troops in homes.

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4th Amendment

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No illegal search and/or seizure.

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5th Amendment

Definition

The right to due process. 

 

(civil rights are NOT violated)

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6th Amendment

Definition
The right to a speedy trial. 
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7th Amendment

Definition
The right to a trial by jury. 
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8th Amendment

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Right to make bail.

No excessive bail.

No cruel and unusual punishment. 

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9th Amendment

Definition
Guarantees that Amendments 1-8 may never be changed. 
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10th Amendment

Definition
Makes sure that the federal government is more powerful than the state government. 
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