Amendments

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What is the First Amendment?

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The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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What is the Second Amendment?

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The Second Amendment protects a well regulated militia and the right to keep and bear arms.

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What is the Third Amendment?

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The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.

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What is the Fourth Amendment?

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The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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What is the Fifth Amendment?

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The Fifth Amendment is a part of the Bill of Rights that provides various legal protections, including the right against self-incrimination and the right to due process.

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What is the Sixth Amendment?

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees the rights of criminal defendants.

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What is the 7th Amendment?

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The 7th Amendment guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil cases.

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What is the Eighth Amendment?

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The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments.

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What is the Ninth Amendment?

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The Ninth Amendment protects rights not specifically enumerated in the Constitution.

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What is the Tenth Amendment?

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The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not granted to the federal government to the states or the people.