Bill of Rights Flashcard #1

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This amendment offers protection from self-incrimination when questioned by law enforcement.

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Amendment 5

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This amendment is known as the "Rights of the Accused" amendment due to its protections against things like unfair or incomplete court procedures.

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Amendment 5

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This amendment protects our right to due process of law, which means all people are given very specific steps and rights associated with court proceedings.

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Amendment 5

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If the government wants to "take" our property they must give us something in exchange. This is called "just compensation" and is part of this amendment:

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Amendment 5

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This amendment allows us to write our opinions and thoughts without fear of punishment or censorship, unless of course we exercise a form of libel.

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Amendment 1

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This amendment made sure that our country did not have an established religion that we all had to practice. According to this amendment we can choose our religion freely.

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Amendment 1

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Say what we want to, unless it's dangerous, threatening, hateful, or harmful to a person's reputation. Options: Amendment 4, Amendment 10, Amendment 1, Amendment 2

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Amendment 1

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According to this amendment we have the right to protest, as long as it's peaceful, without worry of arrest or punishment.

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Amendment 1

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This amendment says we can petition to the government to have them change something.

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Amendment 1

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As long as you're a part of a militia in your State, you can own a firearm, according to this amendment.

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Amendment 2