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AMENDMENTS To the U.S. Constitution

The Amendment Process

Informal Amendments Legislation Actions of the President Decisions of the Supreme Court Party Practices Custom and Tradition

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Why Do We Have Amendments?

What’s the Point? Citizens of a free and democratic society have many rights and freedoms. The Constitution of the United States protects many of our most important rights and freedoms.   Many of our most basic rights and freedoms are protected by the amendments to the Constitution. A law or action taken by the government cannot contradict an amendment. If it does, the law or action can be challenged and reversed.

THE BILL OF RIGHTS

First Amendment Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech Freedom of Press Establishment Clause Free Exercise Clause Freedom of Speech Freedom of Press Right to assemble Right to petition government to redress grievances

Second Amendment Bear Arms Third Amendment Quartering troops

Fourth Amendment Unreasonable Searches and Seizures Warrants

Fifth Amendment Indictment by a grand jury Military trials Double Jeopardy Self-incrimination Due process of law Eminent Domain

Sixth Amendment Speedy trial Public trial Impartial jury Jury of your peers Informed of charges Confront witnesses Bring forth own witnesses Counsel (attorney)

Jury trial in civil cases more than $20 Seventh Amendment Jury trial in civil cases more than $20 Eighth Amendment Cruel and Unusual Punishment Excessive fines and bails

People’s rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution Ninth Amendment People’s rights are not limited to those listed in the Constitution

Tenth Amendment Protects states and people from an all- powerful national government States and people retain all powers excepts those denied them or specifically given to the federal government Reserved powers Meant to “check” the necessary and proper clause

TRANSITIONAL

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