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Bill of Rights
First ten amendments
Description | Amendment |
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Freedom of religion establishment: government can't favor one religion over another. exercise: you can choose which or no religion to follow | Amendment 1 |
Freedom of speech Limited; Can't scream FIRE in a crowded theater. Can't lie about someone(slander) | Amendment 1 |
Freedom of press Can only print what is true. | Amendment 1 |
Freedom to peacefully to assemble Right to have a gathering as long as it is peaceful | Amendment 1 |
freedom to petition the government Ask the government to make changes | Amendment 1 |
right to bear arms Gun ownership: This can and is limited | Amendment 2 |
Quartering of Soldiers Can not house soldiers in private homes or property without the permission of the owner | Amendment 3 |
Unreasonable searches and seizures Protects yourself,property and documents. Police need a search warrant and they have to have evidence | Amendment 4 |
Double Jeopardy can be tryed for the same crime twice | Amendment 5 |
Can't be compelled to be a witness against yourself The government can not force you to testify at your own trial | Amendment 5 |
Eminent Domain The government taking private property for the public use as long as they pay you a fair market value | Amendment 5 |
Speed Public Trial Government can not hold you in jail while they build a case against you. Or have your trial behind closed doors. | Amendment 6 |
Informed of the charges Police must inform you why you are being arrested | Amendment 6 |
Right to a lawyer A professional to represent you at trial | Amendment 6 |
Trial by Jury This gives us the right to present the case to a jury of our peers | Amendment 7 |
No excessive bail or fines Bail money paid to get out of jail till you go to court. Fines monitary punishment. | Amendment 8 |
No cruel or unusual punishment | Amendment 8 |
The people have more Rights then are listed Gives the people more rights then are listed in the Constitution. Freedom of choice amendment. | Amendment 9 |
Rights of the People and States Rights that are not given to the Federal Government are given to the State governments. Education and Marriage Laws. | Amendment 10 |