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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1st Amendment | Protects Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Press, Freedom of speech, Freedom of Assembly and the right to petition |
| 2nd Amendment | Deals with the state militias and the right to bear arms |
| 3rd Amendment | Prevent the military from forcing citizens to house soldiers |
| 4th Amendment | Prevents the unreasonable searches and seizures; authorities must get a search warrant before searing property |
| 5th Amendment | The Government cannot punish anyone without due process of law; anyone found not guilty in a criminal trials can not face double Jeopardy |
| 6th Amendment | Accused people have the right to an attorney, and if they cannot pay for legal services, the government must provide them. RIght to a speedy trial |
| 7th Amendment | Juries can decide civil cases; they usually involve disputes over money or property. |
| 8th Amendment | Bans "cruel and unusual punishments", which are often centered around the death penalty |
| 9th Amendment | Says that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only rights citizens have |
| 10th Amendment | Recognizes that states and the people have additional powers that are not specifically mentioned in the Constitution. |