STUDY AMENDMENTS

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The "five freedoms" of Americans: religion, speech, assembly, press, petition the government

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1st Amendment

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right to bear arms

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2nd amendment

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prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes during peacetime, without consent

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3rd amendment

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protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures

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4th amendment

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guarantees due process, prevents you from testifying against yourself in court, and prohibits double jeopardy

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5th amendment

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provides the accused a right to a public and speedy trial in criminal prosecutions

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6th amendment

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preserves the right to a trial by jury in civil cases

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7th amendment

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prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishments

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8th amendment

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protects the rights of the people that are not specifically mentioned in the constitution

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9th amendment

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reserves certain powers for the States or the people

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10th amendment