2. A group plans a peaceful protest, but people end up getting arrested.
Amendment 1
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Freedom of and the right to Religion, Assembly, Press, Petition and Speech. RAPPS
Amendment 1
Other Examples:
Occupy Wall Street Protest
Martin Luther King Speech
Several religious establishments throughout the U.S.
Revised definition: Protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.
A group plans a peaceful protest, but people end up getting arrested.

3. The right to keep and bear arms
Amendment 2
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The right to keep and bear arms
Amendment 2
Congress passes a law that bans a specific kind of handgun from being sold.
The Constitution does not specify that citizens have the right to own a specific type of gun or not. The Supreme Court can analyze if this is constitutional or not.
Revised definition: People have the right to bear arms or keep weapons since a well-regulated militia is necessary to the security of a free country.
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.

4. Limits conditions for quartering soldiers
Amendment 3
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Limits conditions for quartering soldiers
Amendment 3
The government cannot force you to house soldiers.
The government could force citizens to house soldiers just like the British did in colonial times.
Revised definition: Soldiers can only stay in your homes if the homeowner permits it.
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.

5. Limits Search and Seizure regulations
Amendment 4
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Limits Search and Seizure regulations
Amendment 4
No one can search your property or frisk you without reasonable suspicion.
The local police enter into a home and search it without reason or explanation.
Revised definition: Unreasonable searches and seizers require a warrant if there is probable cause or reason to believe that a search will provide evidence of a crime.
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.

6. Self- incrimination, double jeopardy
Amendment 5
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Self- incrimination, double jeopardy
Amendment 5
You cannot
be tried twice
for the same crime, and you do not have to incriminate yourself by going on trial to defend yourself.
Revised definition: People being accused of a crime have legal rights. You have to be charged with a crime, you cannot be tried for the same crime twice, you cannot be forced to speak about the crime in court.
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.
A woman is forced to take the stand at her own trial

7. Right to a speedy trial and trial by jury
Amendment 6
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Right to a speedy trial and trial by jury
Amendment 6
In a criminal case, you have the right to a speedy trial and the right to a jury or a judge to hear the case.
A man is arrested for criminal activity and put into jail for two years before standing trial
Revised definition: Protects the rights of people in criminal cases and guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial. The accused must be told the charges against him and allowed to have a lawyer.
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.

8. Right to a speedy civil (non criminal) trial
Amendment 7
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Right to a speedy civil (non criminal) trial
Amendment 7
In a civil case, you have the right to a speedy trial and the right to have a jury or a judge to hear the case.
A man is suing his friend and the judge tells him he will go to trial in two years.
Revised definition: Right to a trial by jury and any money disputes under 1,500 will be handled in claims courts
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.

9. Excessive bail, cruel punishment
Amendment 8
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Excessive bail, cruel punishment
Amendment 8
Bail should not be unreasonable and the punishment should fit the crime.
A man is accused of stealing a bicycle. The judge sets his bail at 2 million dollars
Revised definition: Forbids unreasonably high bail to be set by courts. Also, punishment may NOT be cruel or unusual (such as torture).
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.

10. Other rights of the people not listed
Amendment 9
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Other rights of the people not listed
Amendment 9
Someone may feel that there rights are being violated, but this right may not be explicitly listed in the Constitution. The person can take his or her case to the court and ask if there rights have been violated.
Slavery
Civil Rights
A woman argues in court concerning a right she has that is not listed in the Constitution and officials ignore her.
Revised definition: Provides that people retain certain rights even though the constitution does not specifically list them.
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.

11. Rights of the states under the Constitution
Amendment 10
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Rights of the states under the Constitution
Amendment 10
States have the opportunity to implement their own laws.
The federal government attempts to regulate marriage laws which usually falls to the states.
Revised definition: Powers that are not given to the federal government belong to the states. For example, marriage, education, police and fireman are powers that the state decides to designate.
In the example, Nixon realized the people would not tolerate his behavior and he knew they had power over his role. In the non-example, the government had zero respect for its citizens and the fact that power is in the hands of the people.