Context Why did they write it?
Interpretation What does it really mean?
U.S. Constitution The First Amendment How you’ve learned it: Freedom of Speech Freedom of Speech Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Assembly Freedom of Religion Freedom of Religion Freedom of the Press & Media Freedom of the Press & Media
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The Second Amendment How you’ve learned it: The right to bear arms
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The Third Amendment How you’ve learned it: Deals with feeding and housing troops
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The Fourth Amendment How you’ve learned it: No illegal search or seizure of property
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The Fifth Amendment How you’ve learned it: Right to remain silent No double jeopardy Right to a Grand Jury Eminent Domain
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The Sixth Amendment How you’ve learned it: Right to a lawyer Right to a fair trial
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The Seventh Amendment How you’ve learned it: Right to a jury trial
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The Eighth Amendment How you’ve learned it: No cruel or unusual punishment
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The Ninth Amendment How you’ve learned it: Etc. clause
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