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Bill of Rights Study Cards
Study the major components in each of the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution
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Undergraduate 1
09/21/2008

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Amendment I
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Freedom speech, freedom of assembly/petition, freedom of religion
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Amendment II
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Right to bear arms
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Amendment III
Definition
No quartering of soldiers
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Amendment IV
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No unreasonable searches and seizures
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Amendment V
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Grand jury protection, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination, right to due process, takings clause
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Amendment VI
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Right to a jury trial, right to a speedy trial, right to a public trial, right to be informed of criminal charges, right to be confronted by adverse witnesses, right to a lawyer
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Amendment VII
Definition
Right to jury trial in federal civil cases
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Amendment VIII
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No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishments
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Amendment IX
Definition
Enumerated rights aren’t the only ones held by people
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Amendment X
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Powers not explicitly given to the federal government are retained by states and people
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