The Bill of Rights (Amendments #1-10) simplified – Flashcards
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Amendment #1
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Freedom of Press, Speech, assembly and religion
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Amendment #2
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The right to bear arms
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Amendment #3
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The government must keep soldiers out of the homes of citizens
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Amendment #4
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Cannot take or search property unless there is a good reason and a judge must issue a search warrant
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Amendment #5
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Double Jeopardy and you cannot be punished without a trial
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Amendment #6
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Trial by jury for criminal cases. The accused will have a lawyer to protect them in court
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Amendment #7
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Trial by jury for civil cases (Lawsuit more than $20 there must be a jury present)
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Amendment #8
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Reasonable bail granted to the accused
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Amendment #9
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People have more rights than listed on the constitution. The document is just to protect the rights listed above
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Amendment #10
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Limits the power of the federal government. Any power not specifically given belongs to the states.
