Bill of Rights Vocabulary

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First Amendment

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Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, petition

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Second Amendment

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Right to bear arms

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Fourth Amendment

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Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

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Fifth Amendment

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Right to due process, no double jeopardy, no self-incrimination

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Sixth Amendment

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Right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury

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Eighth Amendment

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No excessive bail, no cruel and unusual punishment

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James Madison

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"Father of the Bill of Rights"

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Ninth Amendment

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Rights not listed are retained by the people

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Tenth Amendment

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Powers not given to federal government are reserved for states

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Importance of Bill of Rights

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Protects individual freedoms and limits government power