Understanding Civil Rights and Liberties

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Individual rights protected by law from unjust governmental or other interference.

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Civil Liberties

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Rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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Civil Rights

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The Third Amendment

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No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

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The right of the people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers, and effects, against
unreasonable searches and seizures...

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4th Amendment

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The right of the people to keep and bear arms...

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2nd Amendment

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This right protects citizens against double jeopardy as well as protecting their private property from being taken for public use, without just compensation.

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5th Amendment

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The 6th Amendment...

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grants citizens the right to face their accusers and provide witnesses for their defense in a court of law.

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What amendment gives you due process protections from the NATIONAL government?

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5th

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What does ratify mean?

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To approve

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Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.

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8th Amendment