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Bill of Rights
| Amendment | Rights Protected |
|---|---|
| 1st Amendment | Freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petitioning the government |
| 2nd Amendment | Right to bear arms |
| 3rd Amendment | The government can't force citizens to house soldiers |
| 4th Amendment | No unreasonable searches or seizures, police need a search warrant in order to search your property |
| 5th Amendment | Accused persons are protected from self incrimination, double jeopardy, and must go through due process of law. The idea of eminent domain is also mentioned. |
| 6th Amendment | Accused persons have the right to a fair trial, a jury or their peers, Habeas Corpus, witnesses on your behalf, and an attorney. |
| 7th Amendment | Right to a jury trial in cases involving money or property |
| 8th Amendment | Protection against excessive bail/fines or cruel and unusual punishments |
| 9th Amendment | You have rights that are not specifically listed within the Constitution |
| 10th Amendment | Powers that aren't given to the federal government will go to either the states or the people |