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Bill of Rights
The First 10 Amendments
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History
8th Grade
01/28/2009

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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)
Definition
the right to keep & bear arms; gun ownership
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3. Third Amendment (III)
Definition
soldiers shall not be quartered in houses
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4. Fourth Amendment (IV)
Definition
freedom from unreasonable search & seizure; search warrants issued only with probable cause
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5. Fifth Amendment (V)
Definition
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)
Definition
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)
Definition
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)
Definition
people have other rights not listed in the Constitution
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10. Tenth Amendment (X)
Definition
powers not given to the U.S. are reserved to the states or to the people
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