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Ten Amendments
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amendment I | freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition |
| Amendment II | right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well regulated militia |
| Amendment III | no use of private property for housing of soldiers (no quartering of soldiers) |
| Amendment IV | freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures |
| Amendment V | right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy |
| Amendment VI | rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial |
| Amendment VII | right of trial by jury in civil cases |
| Amendment VIII | freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments |
| Amendment IX | other rights of the people |
| Amendment X | powers reserved to the states |