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Bill of Rights
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History
11th Grade
09/20/2011

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First (I) Amendment
Definition
Freedom of religion, speech, press, right to assemble peacefully, & right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
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Second (II) Amendment
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The right of people to bear arms.
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Third (III) Amendment
Definition
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war; but in a manner to be prescribed by law. (Response to the Quartering Act)
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Fourth (IV) Amendment
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Right to security. Prevention of false search or seizure without a warrant.
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Fifth (V) Amendment
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Right to avoid self-incrimination. Prevention of "double-jeopardy." Establishment of prosecution by due process.
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Sixth (VI) Amendment
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Right to a speedy and public trial by peers, and the establishment of right to defense.
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Seventh (VII) Amendment
Definition
Common law. Right to trial by jury in civil cases over $20.
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Eighth (VIII) Amendment
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No excessive bail may be required, nor should cruel and unusual punishment be doled.
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Ninth (IX) Amendment
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The establishment of the Bill of Rights doesn’t imply that rights not mentioned are not protected.
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Tenth (X) Amendment
Definition
States’ rights – although not changing the distinction between the power of the Federal Government & the States, it does reiterate states’ ability to regulate those things not mentioned as Federal Powers. (Education, interstate commerce, etc.)
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