Bill of Rights Study Flashcard

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The first TEN amendments of the US Constitution are called...

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Bill of Rights

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The third amendment....

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Prohibits soldiers from temporarily residing (quartering) in private homes without owner's permission.

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The second amendment protects..

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Citizens right to bear arms. Own and keep a firearm.

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This amendment guarantees a trial by jury (Civil court cases)...

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7th Amendment

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Where can you find the goals of the Constitution?

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in the Preamble

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Power not given to the federal government is given to the people or states. (Important for states)

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10th Amendment

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The 4th Amendment...

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Protects people's right to privacy, prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.

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5 Freedoms, Right to freedom of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly.

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1st Amendment

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Who authored the Bill of Rights?

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James Madison

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This amendment describes the rights of the accused in criminal cases, guaranteed a lawyer, fair, and speedy trial.

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6th Amendment