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1 Amendments 1-10 to the Constitution
The Bill of Rights Amendments 1-10 to the Constitution

2 Amendment I -There are 5 parts to the first amendment:

3 Freedom of Speech Being able to speak freely without fear of punishment by the government (Does not protect you if you make threatening or untrue statements.)

4 Freedom of the Press Freedom to express ideas through books, magazines, newspapers, TV, radio, internet, etc…

5 Freedom of Religion The US government must allow Americans to practice any religion they wish. (Or none at all.)

6 Freedom of Assembly Americans have the right to assemble (gather in groups) to express an opinion as long as the assembly is peaceful. (Example: Protesting)

7 Freedom to Petition (Petition: Written document) The ability to express one’s ideas to the government

8 Amendment II -This is the right to “keep and bear arms” (own a weapon) -There are many limits to this right!

9 Amendment III -Americans cannot be forced to house & feed soldiers -(We didn’t have this freedom during the Revolutionary War!)

10 Amendment IV -Protects Americans against “unreasonable searches & seizures” -Police must show you a warrant first!

11 Amendment V -No “double jeopardy” (being tried 2 times for the same crime) -The right to remain silent (“plead the fifth”)

12 Amendment VI -If accused of a crime, the trial must be “speedy” & public (not held in secret) -Accused person must be told what they are being accused of

13 Amendment VI ALSO… -An accused person has the right to a lawyer. If he/she cannot afford one, tax money will be used to get one for them

14 Amendment VII - Individuals have the right to a “jury trial” (if both sides agree, they can just allow the judge to decide the outcome.)

15 Amendment VIII Bail cannot be excessive (too much $$ for the situation) “Cruel & Unusual punishment” is not allowed

16 Amendment IX -Citizens have rights in addition to those listed in the Constitution (Ex: Right to privacy)

17 Amendment X -Any powers not specifically given to the National government goes to State governments. (Keeps the US gov’t from getting too much power)


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