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Bill of Rights
The First 10 Amendments
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1st Amendment | This amendment protects people freedom of speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly. |
| 2nd Amendment | This amendment prevents the federal government from taking away guns used by members of state militia. |
| 3rd Amendment | This amendment states that no citizen may be forced to house military troops unless approved by state law. |
| 4th Amendment | This amendment protects rights of people to feel secure; protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. |
| 5th Amendment | This amendment protects people against double jeopardy, self-incrimination (Miranda Rights) and guarantees due process. |
| 6th Amendment | This amendment includes a right to a speedy, fair trial, lawyer assistance, and the right to confront witnesses. |
| 7th Amendment | This amendment guarantees the right to a just trial in civil cases. |
| 8th Amendment | This amendment protects citizens against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. |
| 9th Amendment | This amendment guarantees obvious rights-like the right to travel- not specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights. |
| 10th Amendment | This states that any right not clearly given to the federal government by the Constitution belong to the states. |