Amendments of the Constitution

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The _____________ states that "Congress shall make no law" restricting freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. Options: First Amendment, Second Amendment, Third Amendment, Fourth Amendment

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First Amendment

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The __________________ guarantees the right of states to organize militias, or armies, and the right of individuals to bear arms. Options: Second Amendment, First Amendment, Third Amendment, Fourth Amendment

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Second Amendment

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The ___________________ forbids the government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes.

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Third Amendment

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The ____________________ requires that warrants be issued if property is to be searched or seized (taken) by the government.

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Fourth Amendment

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The _____________ protects an accused person from having to testify against him or herself (self-incrimination); bans double jeopardy, and guarantees that no person will suffer to loss of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

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Fifth Amendment

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The ________ guarantees the right to a speedy public trial by an impartial jury; the right to a lawyer; the right to cross examine witnesses; and the right to force witnesses at a trial to testify. Options: Sixth Amendment, Seventh Amendment, Eighth Amendment, Ninth Amendment

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Sixth Amendment

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The _______ guarantees the right to a jury trial in civil suits. Options: Seventh Amendment, Eighth Amendment, Ninth Amendment, Tenth Amendment

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Seventh Amendment

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The _________ prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail or fines.

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Eighth Amendment

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The _______ states that the people have rights other than those specifically mentioned in the Constitution. Options: Ninth Amendment, Tenth Amendment, Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment

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Ninth Amendment

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The _______ abolished slavery.

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Thirteenth Amendment