First Ten Amendments Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

“Congress shall make no law” restricting the freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech

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First

Front

guarantees right of states to organize militias and individuals to bear arms

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Second

Front

forbids the government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes

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Third

Front

requires that warrants be issued if property is to be searched or seized by the government

Back

Fourth

Front

protects an accused person from having to testify against themselves and the right to due process of law

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Fifth

Front

right to a speedy public trial by jury in criminal cases

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Sixth

Front

right to a trial by jury in civil suits

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Seventh

Front

prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines

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Eighth

Front

people have rights other than those mentioned in the Constitution

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Ninth

Front

powers not given to the federal government belong to the states: federalism

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