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The First Ten Amendments
Bill of Rights
10
History
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10/27/2009

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Term
First Amendment
Definition
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition.
Term
Second Amendment
Definition
Right to keep and bear arms
Term
Third Amendment
Definition
No Forced quartering of troops.
Term
Fourth Amendment
Definition
No unreasonable search and seizures
Term
Fifth Amendment
Definition
Guarantees trial by jury, "due process of the law," and guards against double jeopardy (being charged twice for the same offense) and self incrimination.
Term
Sixth Amendment
Definition
Right to have speedy and a public trial, right to be informed about the charges, right to call witness, and the right to have an attorney.
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Seventh Amendment
Definition
Right to trial by jury - common law.
Term
Eight Amendment
Definition
No cruel and unusual punishments, excessive bails or fines.
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Ninth Amendment
Definition
The individual rights not enumerated, or mentioned in the constitution, are secured.
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Tenth Amendment
Definition
Limits the power of the federal government by reserving it for the states. The powers that are not granted to the federal government but not denied to the states.
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