Bill Of Rights Lesson

Bill Of Rights Lesson (First ten amendments)

By Allison Meyer

Religion is also protected along with preventing government from favoring a certain religion over another.

This amendment protects the right to speech, press, and

Protects the freedom to assemble and protest​.

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First Amendment

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The second Amendment is short and sweet it protects your right to bear arms if you choose to do so

Second Amendment

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This was a big deal at the time because before the revolutionary war, laws allowed soldiers to take over private homes.

The third amendment prevents the government from forcing homeowners to let soldiers to use their homes.

Third Amendment

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This means the government does not have the right to enter or search your home without reasonable doubt

This amendment protects anyone from unreasonable search and seizure

Fourth Amendment

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It also makes sure everyone gets the right to a trial.

this amendment states that everyone has a right to a jury, a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense, and protects your property from being taken with out just compensation.

fifth Amendment

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The sixth amendment also says that witnesses must face the accused, and the accused is allowed his or her own witnesses and to be represented by a lawyer.

This amendment relates to the fifth with protection to people accused of crime. It states everyone has a right to a speedy trial and impartial jury and to be informed of all charges.

Sixth Amendment

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This amendment ensures that you have the right to a jury in federal cases. No matter what you always have a right to a jury!

Seventh Amendment

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This amendment bars excessive bails and fines and cruel and unusual punishment for the accused.

Eighth Amendment

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The ninth Amendment states that just because there are specific written rights doesn't mean that people don't have other rights that have not been spelled out.

Ninth Amendment

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The federal government only has the powers listed in the constitution if it isn't listed, it belongs to the state or the people.

Tenth Amendment

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