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The First Ten Amendments
descriptions of the first ten amendments
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Political Studies
8th Grade
02/27/2011

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1st Amendment
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freedom of religion, speech, press right to assemble and petition the government
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2nd Amendment
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right to form militia and keep and bear arms
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3rd Amendment
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right to not quarter soldiers in homes
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4th Amendment
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protection against search and unreasonable seizure
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5th Amendment
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no one tried for serious crime unless indicted by grand jury; not forced to testify against themself; no one tried twice for same crime; no one punished without due process of law; paid for property taken for public use
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6th Amendment
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right to a speedy public trial, legal counsel, and ability to confront accusers
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7th Amendment
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right to a jury trial in a civil lawsuit
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8th Amendment
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excessive bail or cruel and ususual punishments are prohibited
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9th Amendment
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a person has more rights than those listed in the constitution
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10th Amendment
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powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the states or people
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