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5TA Bill of Rights
5TA Bill of Rights
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Social Studies
5th Grade
08/09/2012

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Term
1st Amendment
Definition
freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press and petition
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2nd Amendment
Definition
A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
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3rd Amendment
Definition
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
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4th Amendment
Definition
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures
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5th Amendment
Definition
Double Jeopardy (can't be tried twice for the same crime), due process(life, liberty or property without a court process), right to remain silent
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6th Amendment
Definition
Fair and speedy trial
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7th Amendment
Definition
Right to trial by jury if value of controversy exceeds $20. A jury is composed of 12 members.
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8th Amendment
Definition
Cruel and unusual punishment or excessive bail cannot be required
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9th Amendment
Definition
All rights may not be listed
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10th Amendment
Definition
powers not given to federal government go to the states (ie: marriage laws)
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Due Process
Definition
You cannot lose life, liberty or property with a court process. Everyone has the right to a fair trial in the court of law.
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Amendment process
Definition
2-part process; 1) must pass 2/3 within the state or Congress, 2)
then 3/4 of all states must vote for it
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