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The Bill of Rights

Explore the essential rights and protections provided by the Bill of Rights, including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition; the right to bear arms; protection from unreasonable search and seizure; due process and the right to remain silent; rights in criminal and civil trials; punishment for crimes; and the rights of citizens. Learn how these amendments ensure individual liberties and reserve powers to the states.

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The Bill of Rights

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  1. The Bill of Rights Class Notes

  2. Amendment 1 • Freedom: • of religion • of speech • cannot present a danger to others • of the press • cannot deliberately lie • of assembly • to petition the government: ask government for help

  3. Amendment 2 • Right to keep and bear arms (have weapons)

  4. Amendment 3 • People cannot be forced to quarter troops during peacetime • quarter: to house and feed a soldier

  5. Amendment 4 • Search and Seizure • protect people from unreasonable search and seizure • warrant: a document issued to permit a search when reasonable evidence is offered

  6. Amendment 5 • No one may be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law • Right of accused to remain silent • Due process: every person is treated fairly

  7. Amendment 6 • Criminal Proceedings • Criminal case: person accused of breaking the law by the government • The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania versus John Doe • Accused person has right to: • Impartial jury (not favor either side) • Confront accuser • Told of charges against them

  8. Amendment 7 • Civil Trials • Civil Case: dispute between people • Jane Doe versus Sally Smith • Right to trial and jury (if matter is more than $20) in civil case

  9. Amendment 8 • Punishment for Crimes • prohibits excessive bail, fines, punishment • no cruel or unusual punishment

  10. Amendment 9 • Rights of Citizens • rights not mentioned belong to the people • rights of people not limited to those listed in the Bill of Rights

  11. Amendment 10 • Powers Reserved to the States • Powers not given to the National government belong to the states

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