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Amendments
Bill Of Rights
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Political Studies
12th Grade
11/13/2010

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Amendment 1
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Congress is not able to restrict freedom of speech, the press, or religion. Right to petition the government and complain.
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Amendment 2
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The right to have weapons, for self-defense. Military is to regulate for our freedom.
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Amendment 3
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No soliders, unless were in a state of martial law, can take over your house.
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Amendment 4
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Law enforcement can not search property of a person without a warrant. Government cannot mistreat a person.
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Amendment 5
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Double jeopardy, cannot be charged for the same crime twice. The right to remain silent. Due process, go through procedure. Cannot take your property without paying for it.
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Amendment 6
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Has the right to a speedy trial (90 - 120 days). A jury that is objective (haven't heard of the case or been tried for a similar crime)
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Amendment 7
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Every case that cost over 20 dollars has a right to a jury trial
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Amendment 8
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An unreasonable amount of unusual or cruel punishment nor excessive bail or fines may be inflicted.
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Amendment 9
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Can make more laws to the Constitution but it cannot interrupt it differently.
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Amendment 10
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The Federal Government trumps all State laws. But States have the right to create laws but they cannot interrupt the Constitution differently
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