The Constitution

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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 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 4th Amendment?

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The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

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What is the Fifth Amendment?

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The Fifth Amendment protects against self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guarantees due process.

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What is the Sixth Amendment?

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The Sixth Amendment is a part of the Bill of Rights that ensures the rights of individuals in criminal prosecutions.

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What is the Seventh Amendment?

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The Seventh 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 listing of certain rights in the Constitution does not deny other rights that belong to the people.

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What is the Tenth Amendment?

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The Tenth Amendment reserves powers not stated in the Constitution to the states and the people.