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Amendments
The first 10 Amendments
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Social Studies
11th Grade
09/23/2013

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Amendment 1
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Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; right for people to assemble and petition the government
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Amendment 2
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The right to bear arms; the right for the government to assemble an army
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Amendment 3
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Soldiers can't be quartered in a civilian's home without the civilian's consent during times of peace, or in times of war except in a lawful manner
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Amendment 4
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Objects, properties or people can't be searched or confiscated without a valid reason and Warrant
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Amendment 5
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The right to a trial before a jury before being convicted of an infamous crime; people can't be tried for the same crime twice or made to testify as a witness against themselves; private property can't be taken for public use without compensation
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Amendment 6
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The right to a speedy and public trial in the state or district where the crime was committed; the right to be informed of the nature and cause of an accusation and confronted with the witnesses against them; the right to bring forth witnesses in their defense and have the Assistance of Counsel for their defense
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Amendment 7
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The right to a jury trial for civil cases in a court recognized by the government
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Amendment 8
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Cruel and unusual punishment is prohibited; excessive bail and fines can't be imposed on someone
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Amendment 9
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Rights cannot be violated, including those not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution
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Amendment 10
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The States have power that the federal government can't infringe upon, and the federal government has powers over the states
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