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Civics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| first amendment | freedom of expression: religion, assembly, speech, press, petition. |
| second amendment | right to bear arms |
| third amendment | prohibits quartering of soldiers in private homes |
| fourth amendment | search and seizure : protects from unreasonable search and seizure |
| fifth amendment | right to a fair trial : protects accused criminals BEFORE court |
| sixth amendment | speedy trial with counsel : protects accused criminals DURING court |
| seventh amendment | trials to settle disputes : resolves disputes with a jury trial |
| eighth amendment | protects from excessive bail and cruel / unusual punishment |
| ninth amendment | individual rights not listed : ex : right to a free public education |
| tenth amendment | powers to states: any power not given to the feral government goes to the states |