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Bill of Rights
Explanations of the Bill of Rights
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The government can't establish a national religion or prevent people from worshiping as they choose. Also guaranteed: the freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to peacefully assemble, and the right to petition the government. | 1st Amendment |
| A well regulated militia is necessary to the security of the state. The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. | 2nd Amendment |
| Members of the military cannot force you to let them stay in your home during peace time, or in war, unless prescribed by law. | 3rd Amendment |
| Law enforcement must have a warrant, through probable cause, in order to search your property. This protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. | 4th Amendment |
| Protects the right to due process, from being tried twice for the same crime, and prohibits self-incrimination (you may remain silent). | 5th Amendment |
| Protects the right to a fair and speedy public trial by a jury of impartial peers, and the right to a lawyer. | 6th Amendment |
| Calls for jury trials in civil cases where a minimum amount of money is at stake. Originally was $20 but now is generally $75,000. | 7th Amendment |
| Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishment. | 8th Amendment |
| Just because a right isn’t specified in the Constitution, doesn’t mean that you don’t have it. | 9th Amendment |
| The federal government only has those powers that are given in the Constitution, by the people, giving the states the freedom to govern how they choose. | 10th Amendment |
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