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Bill of Rights
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FIRST AMENDMENT | Freedom of the press, religion, assemble, speech, and the ability to petition the government |
| SECOND AMENDMENT | Protects the rights to both bear and carry arms |
| THIRD AMENDMENT | No citizen should be forced to quarter soldiers in home |
| FOURTH AMENDMENT | Prohibits unreasonable arrests and searches |
| FIFTH AMENDMENT | Provides for the rights of people accused of a crime |
| SIXTH AMENDMENT | Right to be informed of charges, right to a speedy trial, right to a jury, right to a lawyer, face people against you and call your witnesses |
| SEVENTH AMENDMENT | Provides for jury trials in civil cases |
| EIGHT AMENDMENT | Sets limitations on bail and punishments |
| NINTH AMENDMENT | States that people have other rights that are not addressed in the constitution |
| TENTH AMENDMENT | Says all power not granted to the federal government are kept by the states or the people |