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| You have the right to free religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition |
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| Governments cannot search your property or take your stuff without legal reason |
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You are not liable for a crime unless you are presented with evidence indicating possible guilt
Cannot be put on trial for the same crime twice
Don't have to testify against yourself
Government cannot take your life, freedom or property without first following legal procedure |
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If you are accused of a crime you have the right to:
A quick public trial
A trial by a jury of peers
Access to information relevant to the case
Legal help if you need it |
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| Only a trial court with a jury shall consider the facts of a case, not an appeals court |
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| Punishments for crimes cannot be too severe |
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| People might have other rights, even if they are not listed in this constitution |
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| Any power this constitution doesn't specifically give to the federal government automatically goes to state governments |
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You are a U.S. citizen if you are born in the U.S. or you follow procedures to become a citizen
The law applies to all citizens equally.
State governments cannot make laws that infringe on citizens' rights. State government cannot take your life, freedom, or property without first following legal procedure. |
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