BOR Flashcards

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1st Amendment

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Freedom of speech, press, religion, and assembly. You can say what you believe, practice any religion, and peacefully protest.

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2nd Amendment

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Right to bear arms. People can own weapons.

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3rd Amendment

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No forced quartering of soldiers. The government can't make you house soldiers in your home

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4th amendment

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Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures. The police need a warrant to search your property.

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5th amendment

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Protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy, and ensures due process. You don’t have to testify against yourself in court.

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6th amendment

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1. Right to a speedy trial and an attorney. If you are accused of a crime, you have the right to a fair trial and a lawyer.

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7th amendment

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Right to a jury trial in civil cases

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8th amendment

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No excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.

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9th amendment

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1. People have rights not listed in the Constitution.

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10th amendment

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1. Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people.