Bill of Rights

1st Amendment
5 freedoms: speech, religion, press, petition, assembly

2nd Amendment
Peoples right to possess arms (weapons)

3rd Amendment
Response to the Quartering Act
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4th Amendment
Response to writs of assistance

5th Amendment
Due Process: equal treatment under the law
Double Jeopardy: cannot be tried for same crime twice
Remain Silent: cannot be forced to testify against self
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6th Amendment
Jury: a body of ordinary citizens; must be impartial
Right to an attorney

7th Amendment
Civil cases: lawsuits between people or corporations

8th Amendment
Punishment must fit the crime
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9th Amendment
Individual Rights: people have other rights not listed in
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10th Amendment
FEDERALISM
Powers not given to the federal govt go to the states