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Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Review
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History
11th Grade
12/01/2013

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Federalists
Definition
Memebers of the Constitutional Convention that did not think a Bill of Rights was needed.
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Anti-Federalists
Definition
Members of the Constitutional Convention that felt the new Constitution needed a Bill of Rights added to protect individual rights.
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Bill of Rights
Definition
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect individual rights.
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Amendments
Definition
Additions and/or changes made to an official document, like the Constitution.
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1st Amendment
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Protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition.
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2nd Amendment
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The Right to Bear Arms
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3rd Amendment
Definition
Quartering of soldiers is not allowed.
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4th Amendment
Definition
No illegal searches or siezures.
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5th Amendment
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The rights of a person accused of a crime include the right to defend oneself.
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6th Amendment
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The right of a person accused of a crime to have a speedy and fair trial.
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7th Amendment
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The right of a person to have a trial by jury in a civil case.
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8th Amendment
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There should be no excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment.
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9th Amendment
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People have more rights than what are listed in the Bill of Rights.
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10th Amendment
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Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.
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