The Bill of Rights

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Contains five freedoms including: speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.

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1st Amendment

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A constitutional amendment designed to protect individuals accused of crimes. It includes the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a speedy and public trial

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6th Amendment

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Protects Americans against unreasonable searches and seizures. No soldier, Government agent, or police officer can search your home without a search warrant. Protects the right to privacy.

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4th Amendment

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The right to bear arms

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2nd Amendment

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The government may not house soldiers in private homes without consent of the owner. Today it is often used to defend a BROADER right to privacy.

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3rd Amendment

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A constitutional amendment designed to protect the rights of persons accused of crimes, including protection against double jeopardy, self-incrimination, and punishment without due process of law. Also establishes Eminent Domain.

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5th Amendment

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The right to a trial by jury in civil (non-criminal) cases.

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7th Amendment

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Forbids excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment

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8th Amendment

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The individual rights of people are too many to list. They are not limited exclusively to those in the Constitution.

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9th Amendment

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Powers not exclusively given to the federal government belong to the states or people.

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10th Amendment