Bill of Rights

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First Amendment

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freedom of religion, speech, press, gathering together

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Second Amendment

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Right to keep and carry weapons

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Third Amendment

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Protects people from having the military stay in their homes

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Fourth Amendment

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Protects people from being searched and having things taken from them

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Fifth Amendment

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Gives citizens the right to the due process of law. ex. You have the right to remain silent

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Sixth Amendment

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Gives people the right to a speedy trial by a jury

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Seventh Amendment

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The right to a civil trial by a jury (civil=not a crime)

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Eighth Amendment

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Protects people from excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment.

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Ninth Amendment

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Just because it is not written in the Constitution does not mean you don’t have that right

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Tenth Amendment

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Any power not given to the government is given to the states or the people