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bill of rights
Term | Definition |
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First amendment | . Freedom of speech . freedom of the press . freedom of religion . freedom of assembly . Right to petition the government |
Second amendment | Right to bear arms |
Third amendment | protection against housing soldiers in civilian homes |
fourth amendment | . Protection against unreasonable search and seizures . protection against the issuing of warrants without probable cause |
fifth amendment | Protection against . trail without indication . double jeopardy . self-incrimination . property seizures . Due process is given |
sixth amendment | . Right to a speedy trail . Right to be informed of charges . Right to be confronted by witnesses . Right to call witnesses . Right to a legal counsel |
seventh amendment | right to trail by jury in civil cases |
eighth amendment | protection against . excessive bail . excessive fines . cruel and unusual punishment. |
ninth amendment | rights granted in the constitution shall not infringe on other rights |
tenth amendment | powers not granted to the federal government in the constitution belong to the states or the people. |