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Title: Bill of Rights

Description: The First 10 Amendments

Total Flash Cards: 10

Created: 01/28/2009 05:02:49

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1. First Amendment (I)
 Definition
freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition; "RAPPS"
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2. Second Amendment (II)
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the right to keep & bear arms; gun ownership
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3. Third Amendment (III)
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soldiers shall not be quartered in houses
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4. Fourth Amendment (IV)
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freedom from unreasonable search & seizure; search warrants issued only with probable cause
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5. Fifth Amendment (V)
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Grand Jury indictment for capital crimes, freedom from double jeopardy, the right to remain silent, due process of law for the accused, and limits to eminent domain
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6. Sixth Amendment (VI)
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right to speedy & public criminal trial, right to impartial jury, witnesses, and the right to a defense lawyer
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7. Seventh Amendment (VII)
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the right of a jury trial in civil cases
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8. Eighth Amendment (VIII)
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freedom from excessive bail or fines, freedom from cruel and unusual punishments
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9. Ninth Amendment (IX)
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people have other rights not listed in the Constitution
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10. Tenth Amendment (X)
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powers not given to the U.S. are reserved to the states or to the people