Understanding the Bill of Rights

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Bill of Rights definition

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ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing individual freedoms

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Amendment

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change or addition to the Constitution

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Freedom of speech

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to express ideas without government interference (First Amendment)

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Due process

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requirement for fair treatment through the judicial system

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Double jeopardy

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against being tried twice for the same crime (Fifth Amendment)

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Purpose of the Bill of Rights

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government power and protects individual liberties

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Significance of the First Amendment

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freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

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Application of "right to bear arms"

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individuals to own and carry weapons (Second Amendment)

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Impact of the Eighth Amendment

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excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment

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Reasoning behind the Ninth Amendment

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that people have rights beyond those listed in the Constitution