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 Amendment 1 |
Freedom of Religion, Press, Assembly, Petition, and Speech.
This amendment protects a citzens right of speech to speak what they feel, to say what they want in the paper, to gather as long as it's peaceful, and to peition the government.
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 Amendment 2 |
Right to Bear Arms
People are allowed to keep and own arms to protect themselves.
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 Amedment 3 |
Quartering of Soliders
Soldiers are not allowed to stay in poeple's houses without their permision in time of peace or at times of war.
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 Amendment 4 |
Search and Seizure
Government officials are not allowed to search someone's belongings without consent from a court.
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 Amendment 5 |
Trial and Punishment, Compensation for Takings
No one should be tried for a crime he or she did not commit. No one can also be tried twice for the same crime.
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 Amendment 6 |
Right to a Speedy Trial
Everyone is guaranteed to a quick and public trial. (Tried in the state crime was committed, informed of charges, witnesses and right to a lawyer)
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 Amendment 7 |
Trial by Jury in Civil Cases
In a Civil Case, if the dollar amount exceeds $20, you have the right to a jury.
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 Amendment 8 |
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
No one can be charged excessive bail or undergo weird forms of punishment.
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 Amendment 9 |
Construction of Constitution
No one can be denied any of these rights.
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 Amendment 10 |
Powers of the State and People
Powers not delegated to the US Government, nor denied to the State, by the Constitution belong to the People and State.
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Amendment 11
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Lawsuits against States
Citizens of a state can not sue another state.
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Amendment 12
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Election of President and Vice Presdient
Members of the Electoral College can vote for a President and Vice President.
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Amendment 13
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Abolition of Slavery
Slavery is illegal
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Amendment 14
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Civil Rights
Slaves recieve due process and citizenship.
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Amendment 15
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African American Suffrage
African American gained the right to vote. (Except Women)
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