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Bill of Rights
Mr.Joye's 8th grade U.S History Bill of Rights
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is the Bill of Rights? | It is the 1-10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. |
| What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights? | To give all people in the United States a basic set of RIGHTS and FREEDOM. |
| Who does the Bill of Rights protect? | It protects all people in the United States, it does not matter if they are here legally or not, short term or life. |
| What is an Amendment? | An Amendment is an addition or change to the U.S. Constitution. For example the 13th Amendment ended slavery in the U.S. wich the original Constitution failed to do. |
| What does the 1st Amendment require? | It would include Freedom of press,assembely,religion,speech,and petition of government. |
| What does the 2nd Amendment require? | It includes the right to bear arms,to protection from cruel and unusual punishment, privacy, freedom of speech/expression,and right to jury a trial. |
| What does the 3rd Amendment require? | Government cant force you to shelter soldiers in your home without your consent in time of war or peace. |