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11 Cards in this Set
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The first 10 amendments are known as the _____
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Bill of Rights
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protects the cornerstones of the civil rights:
1. freedom of religious worship 2. freedom of speech 3. freedom of the press 4. freedom to assemble 5. right to voice complaints to the gov. |
1st Amendment
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Right to Bear Arms
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2nd Amendment
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soldiers during peacetime cant be stationed in a private home without owner's consent. during wartime only if Congress passes such law.
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3rd Amendment
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requires authorities to obtain search warrants from a judge in order to search or seizure of property
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4th Amendment
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protects the rights of those accused by death, fed. gov. cant take a person's life, freedom, or property except due process of law. Gov. cant take private property for public use without fair payment.
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5th Amendment
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Accused must be present when witnesses testify against them. Has the right to have court call witnesses in favor and to have an attorney, if not then appointed one.
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6th Amendment
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Although the trial is guaranteed in cases involving More than 20 dollars more is usually at stake before a case is heard in fed. court.
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7th Amendment
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lines of fines and punishments. accused person cant be required to pay unnecessarily large bail.
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8th Amendment
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Rights of People. people remain the source of power
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9th Amendment
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the source of power of the federal gov rests on what the states and people give to it
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10th Amendment
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