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Bill of Rights
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Constitution | Where the Bill of Rights are located |
| Bill of Rights | The first ten amendments in the constitution |
| 1st Amendment | Protect Freedom of Religion, Speech, Petition, Press, and Assembly |
| 2nd Amendment | The right to bear arms (right to own a gun) |
| 3rd Amendment | The government cannot force people to keep troops in their private homes |
| 4th Amendment | Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure |
| 5th Amendment | The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process |
| 6th Amendment | The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person |
| 7th Amendment | The right to a trial by Jury in civil cases over $20.00 |
| 8th Amendment | Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel unusual punishment |
| 9th Amendment | Rights not included in Constitution go to the people |
| 10th Amendment | Powers not given to federal government go to people and States |