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U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
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Political Studies
Not Applicable
03/13/2004

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Term
Amendment 1
Definition
religious and political freedom (the five freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly, petition))
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Amendment 2
Definition
right to bear arms
Term
Amendment 3
Definition
quartering troops (property owners' rights)
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Amendment 4
Definition
search and seizure (probable cause)
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Amendment 5
Definition
rights of accused persons (double jeopardy, bearing witness against self, due process of law, confiscation of private property)
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Amendment 6
Definition
right to a speedy, public trial (in criminal prosecutions)
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Amendment 7
Definition
trial by jury in civil cases
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Amendment 8
Definition
limits of fines and punishments (no excessive bail, no "cruel and unusual" punishment)
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Amendment 9
Definition
rights of people ("unenumerated" rights)
Term
Amendment 10
Definition
powers of states and people (powers not delegated to U.S. Constitution reserved to states)
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