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Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the US Constitution.

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1 Bill of Rights The first ten amendments to the US Constitution

2 Amendment 1 Five basic freedoms: –Speech –Religion –The Press –Assembly –To Petition

3 Amendment 2 The Right to Bear Arms

4 Amendment 3 Homeowners cannot be forced to house soldiers during times of war or peace

5 Amendment 4 People have the right to be secure in their houses No search without a warrant No seizures of property without probable cause

6 Amendment 5 A person has the right not to incriminate himself

7 Amendment 6 People have the right to a fair and speedy trial People have the right to a lawyer

8 Amendment 7 People have the right to trial by a jury

9 Amendment 8 Bail and fines should not be excessive No cruel and unusual punishment

10 Amendment 9 People have more rights than the ones listed in the Constitution

11 Amendment 10 These rights are for the People


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