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Bill of Rights
jaime for quiz on friday, february 14
| Amendment | Meaning |
|---|---|
| first | freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government |
| second | the right to bear arms |
| third | the government can't force you to house soldiers |
| fourth | unreasonable search and seizures |
| fifth | double jeopardy, due process, and eminent domain |
| sixth | speedy trial by jury, provided a lawyer if you can't afford one, and must be told of charges |
| seventh | trial by jury in civil cases |
| eight | no excessive bail and no cruel and unusual punishments |
| ninth | rights not in the constitution belong to the people |
| tenth | rights not given to the national government belong to the states and people |
| double jeopardy | can't be tried for the same trial twice |
| due process of law | entitles accused citizens the right to be treated fairly according to rules established by law |
| eminent domain | the power to take private property for payment for public use |
| separation of church and state | government can't favor any religion or establish an official religion |