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Amendment 1 |
Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. Guarantees BASIC FREEDOMS to individuals. |
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Amendment 2 |
Right to bear arms. |
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Amendment 3 |
Citizens do not have to house soldiers. |
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Amendment 4 |
No unreasonable search or arrest. |
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Amendment 5 |
No double jeopardy or no witness against yourself. |
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Amendment 6 |
Rights of accused in criminal cases. |
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Amendment 7 |
Trial by jury. |
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Amendment 8 |
No excessive bail or cruel punishment. |
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Amendment 9 |
People get rights not listed in Constitution. |
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Amendment 10 |
Any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people. |
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Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? |
To clearly define the rights and freedom’s of citizens. |
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Freedom of Religion |
Government cannot support or interfere with religion |
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Freedom of Speech and Press |
Right to express on ideas |
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freedom of assembly |
freedom to hold meetings |
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right to petition |
make a request of the government |
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