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Bill of Rights

First 10 Amendments to the US Constitution

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1st Amendment People have freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the Government. 1791.
2nd Amendment People have the right to keep and bear arms (own guns). 1791.
3rd Amendment People cannot be required to house soldiers in their homes. 1791.
4th Amendment The government cannot arrest a person, search their property, or seize their property unless there is "probable cause." 1791. (warrants required)
5th Amendment The government must follow the law (due process) before punishing a person. People cannot be tried for the same crime twice (double jeopardy). People cannot be forced to give testimony that will incriminate them. 1791.
6th Amendment A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury. 1791.
7th Amendment A person has the right to a jury trial for civil cases over $20. 1791.
8th Amendment The government cannot demand excessive bail or fines, or any cruel and unusual punishment. 1791.
9th Amendment The Constitution does not include all of the rights of the people and the states. If a right is not listed, this does not mean that it doesn’t exist. 1791.
10th Amendment Any powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government belong to the states. 1791.
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