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Bill of Rights

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What is the Bill of Rights? first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Who is James Madison? " Father of the Constitution" who wrote the Bill of Rights, and was later the 4th president
Why was the Bill of Rights added in 1791? to ensure the national government did not take away peoples' rights
Who is George Mason? Anti-Federalist who argued that a bill of rights was needed to protect people from a strong national government
What are 5 rights guaranteed by the 1st amendment? 1. freedom of speech (expression) 2. freedom of press (journalists/reporters) 3. right to assemble in groups 4. right to petition the government (ask to fix problems in gov) 5. freedom of religion
What is the 2nd amendment? right to bear ARMS (weapons)
What is the 3rd amendment? no quartering soldiers in our homes (refers to the Quartering Act)
What is the 4th amendment? right to private property/no unlawful searches and seizures of private property
What is the 5th amendment? right to remain silent (no self-incrimination); due process (the government must follow the lawful process in arresting and court)
What is the 6th amendment? right to a fair and speedy trial by an impartial jury in criminal cases
What is the 7th amendment? right to a jury trial in civil cases (dispute between people)
What is the 8th amendment? no cruel and unusual punishment; no excessive bail
What is the 9th amendment? says that these rights listed ARE NOT the only rights people have- we have more than this
What is the 10th amendment? All powers not given to the national government are reserved for the STATES (states' rights)
Which amendment protects your right to attend any church of your choice? 1
Which amendment is most necessary in a society where people vote for thier leaders? 1- because people need to be able to access information about candidates to make a good decision
Which amendment was added to make sure that the national government didn't over power the states? 10
What amendment ended slavery? 13
What amendment granted citizenship to freed slaves; guarantees all citizens equal protection of the law 14
What amendment granted African American males the right to vote? 15
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