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Constitution of the United States
Bill of Rights
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08/03/2012

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Term
First Amendment
Definition
Freedom of speech, press, and religion. Right to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
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Second Amendment
Definition
Right to bear arms.
Term
Third Amendment
Definition
Soldiers shall not be quartered during peacetime without consent, and in time of war shall be quartered in a lawful manner.
Term
Fourth Amendment
Definition
Protection against unreasonable search and seizure.
Term
Fifth Amendment
Definition
Provides for indictment by grand jury.
Prohibits double jeopardy.
Provides that one cannot be required against himself.
Provides for a due process of law.
Provides for just compensation for property taken.
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Sixth Amendment
Definition
Right to a speedy and public trial.
Right to jury trial (criminal).
Right to be informed of charge.
Right to be confronted with witnesses.
Right to assistance of counsel.
Provides for compulsory process for obtaining witnesses.
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Seventh Amendment
Definition
Right to jury trial (civil).
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Eighth Amendment
Definition
Prohibits excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
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Ninth Amendment
Definition
Certain rights being enumerated does not indicate that others do not exist.
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Tenth Amendment
Definition
Powers not delegated to the US by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the state, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
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