The Ten Amendments

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What is the First Amendment?

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The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government.

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What is the Tenth Amendment?

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powers reserved to the states or the people

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What is the Fourth Amendment?

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The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unlawful searches and seizures by the government.

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What is the Third Amendment?

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The Third Amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent.

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What is the Eighth Amendment?

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The Eighth Amendment is the right of protection against excessive or cruel and unusual punishment.

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what is the seventh amendment

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The Seventh Amendment is rights in a civil suit

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what is the sixth amendment

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The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right of the defendant in criminal prosecution

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what is the ninth amendment

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The Ninth Amendment is nonenumerated rights: powers reserved to the people

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what is the second amendment

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The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms.