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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Federalists | those who support the Constitution |
| Anti-Federalists | those who oppose / are against all or parts of the Constitution |
| The Federalist - | a book of 85 essays arguing in favor of the Constitution |
| Amendments | changes There were 12 amendments that were proposed to be added to the Constitution - these provided greater protection for individual rights and freedoms Only 10 were ratified (approved) |
| Bill of Rights | the 10 amendments that were added to the Constitution - placed specific restrictions on government power |
| 1st Amendment | Freedom of speech, religion, the press, the right to peacefully assemble (protest), and to petition the government |
| 2nd Amendment - | Right to keep and bear arms |
| 3rd Amendment | Protection from being forced to quarter (house) soldiers |
| 4th Amendment - | Protection against search and seizures without a warrant based on reasonable grounds (suspicions) |
| 5th Amendment - | The right of an arrested individual to know what they are accused of, protection against being tried for the same crime twice; protection against unjustified deprivation of life, liberty, or property; the right to refuse to testify against oneself |
| 6th Amendment - | The right to a fair and speedy trial by jury; the right to a lawyer |
| 7th Amendment | The right to a jury trial in certain civil cases |
| 8th Amendment - | Protection against excessive (too high) bail and cruel or unusual punishment |
| 9th Amendment | Protection against others taking away rights not mentioned in the Bill of Rights |
| 10th Amendment - | The right of states and citizens to retain powers not given to the federal government |
| Statute | law written by a legislative body |