Civics - Chapter 4 "The Bill of Rights"

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This amendment states that the government cannot force Americans to provide food and shelter for soldiers.

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The Third Amendment

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This amendment states that whatever powers are not specifically given to the federal government in the Constitution go to the states or to the people.

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The Tenth Amendment

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This amendment protects Americans from "unreasonable searches and seizures" and requires law enforcement officers to have "probable cause" and/or a search warrant in order to search someone's person or property for evidence.

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The Fourth Amendment

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This amendment guarantees a jury trial in civil cases and also sets the roles of judges and juries.

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The Seventh Amendment

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This amendment guarantees Americans the freedom of religion, the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, as well as the freedom to petition the government.

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The First Amendment

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This amendment states that Americans can own firearms for their personal safety.

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The Second Amendment

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This amendment states that the American people possess any and all rights not specifically listed in the Constitution.

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The Ninth Amendment

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This amendment outlines bail and protects Americans from excessive fines and "cruel and unusual punishment."

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The Eighth Amendment

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This amendment guarantees Americans a fair and speedy trial as well as a trial by jury. This amendment also guarantees Americans the right to hear witnesses against them in court and to have witnesses speak in their defense. It also guarantees the right to a lawyer.

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The Sixth Amendment

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This amendment guarantees several protections, including: the need for an indictment to officially accuse a person of a crime, protections against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, the promise of due process of law, as well as a limitation on the government's power of eminent domain.

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The Fifth Amendment