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Bill of Rights: The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution

Bill of Rights: The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution. 1 st Amendment. The 1 st amendment guarantees 5 basic freedoms for everyone in the United States Freedom of Speech We have the right to criticize our government Freedom of Religion

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Bill of Rights: The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution

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  1. Bill of Rights: The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution

  2. 1st Amendment • The 1st amendment guarantees 5 basic freedoms for everyone in the United States • Freedom of Speech • We have the right to criticize our government • Freedom of Religion • Government cannot favor any religion nor can we be forced to participate in government sponsored religious activity

  3. Amendment 1: con’t • Freedom of Press • We are free to publish information without interference or censorship from government • Freedom of Assembly • We are free to gather in private and public places even in orderly protest. • Freedom of Petition • We have the right to petition our government for change and demand righting of wrongs and injustice.

  4. 2nd Amendment • A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. • Individuals do have a right to bear arms, not just the militia

  5. 3rd Amendment • Quartering of troops is forbidden • Unless the government goes to a federal judge and has the judge declares a national emergency

  6. 4th Amendment • Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures • Warrants issued based upon probable cause • The exclusionary rule = evidence gained improperly must be thrown out

  7. 5th Amendment • Indictment by a “Grand Jury” • Arrest warrants must be issued by a court • Right to remain silent • You are not required to help government prove you guilty • Double Jeopardy • Can’t be tried twice for same offense

  8. Amendment 5: con’t • Due Process • Eminent Domain • Government cannot take property without paying fair value • Miranda v. Arizona (1966) • The police must read you your rights

  9. 6th Amendment • Speedy and public trial • Impartial jury of your peers • Know the charges brought against you • Question witnesses and call witnesses on your behalf • Right to a lawyer • Gideon v. Wainwright

  10. 7th Amendment • Civil suits of more than $20, you can request a jury trial

  11. 8th Amendment • No excessive bail or fines • Punishment must fit the crime • No cruel or unusual punishment • Mitchell Rupe Case

  12. Remainder of the Bill of Rights. Amendment 9 ~ Other rights may exist • Right to privacy? • Right to a public education? Amendment 10 ~ Preservation of states’ rights • Elections • Voting requirements • Defining marriage • Setting speed limits

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