The Amendment Process and The Bill of Rights

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What is an amendment?

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an official change to the Constitution.

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What is required for Congress to propose an amendment?

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2/3 of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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What is required for an amendment to be approved by the states?

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3/4 of the state legislatures must approve

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What is the Bill of Rights?

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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution.

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What freedoms does the 1st Amendment protect?

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Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly, and Petition.

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What right does the 2nd Amendment protect?

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The right to bear own firearms (guns).

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What does the 3rd Amendment stop?

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Being forced to let soldiers live in your home.

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What protection does the 4th Amendment provide?

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Police need a warrant or good reason to search you.

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What does 'unreasonable search and seizure' mean?

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The police don't have a legal reason to search you or your property.

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What rights does the 5th Amendment ensure in criminal cases?

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You can't be forced to testify against yourself, and you can't be tried twice for the same crime (Double Jeopardy).