| Term | Definition |
|---|
| 1st Amendment | Religon, Speech, Press, Petition, Assembly |
| 2nd Amendment | The right to bear arms for a well regulated militia |
| 3rd Amendment | No quartering of soldiers in peace time |
| 4th Amendment | Protection from unreasonable searches and seizures |
| 5th Amendment- A. | Due Process-Life, Liberty, and property can't be taken away without a fair trial |
| 5th Amendment- B. | No self incrimination- Don't have to testify against oneself |
| 5th Amendment-C. | No double Jeprody- Cannot be tried twice for the same crime if found not guilty |
| 5th Amendment- D. | Eminent Domain- Propert cannot be taken away without just compensation |
| 5th Amendment- E. | Must be indicted, formally accused of a crime, by a grand jury, a group of citizens who decide whether there is enough evidence to bring someone to trial |
| 6th Amendment-A. | Public and speedy trial by a jury of one |
| 6th Amendment-B. | Right to a lawyer |
| 6th Amendment-C. | Call, Hear, and Question witnesses on your behalf |
| 6th Amendment-D. | Must be informed of the crime |
| 7th Amendment | A trial by jury in civil cases- cases involving money or property |
| 8th Amendment | Guantees freedom from cruel and unusual punishment |
| 9th Amendment | People have natural rights other than those specifically listed in the constitution |
| 10th Amendment | Reserves powers to the states unless already given to the National Government or prohibited to the states |
| Amendment 12 | Changes to separate ballots for V and VP |
| 15th Amendment | Race or Color can't get rid of right to vote |
| 13th Amendment | No more Slavery |
| 17th Amendment | Senators are elected by voters in each state directly. If there is a vacany, gov't can appoint senator temporarily |
| 24th Amendment | There are no poll taxes |
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