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*The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

*What this amendment means is that any power not granted to the federal government belongs to to states or the people. This amendment balances power between the federal government and the states.

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*The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

*What this means is that other rights aside from those listed may exist, and just because they are not listed doesn't mean they can be violated. This amendment also addresses rights  retained by the people, that are not specifically listed in the Constitution.

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*Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

*What this amendment does is it prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments. Simply, it protects you from cruel punishments.

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*In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

*What this means is that individuals have the right to a jury trial in certain civil cases and inhibits courts from overturning a jury's findings of fact. This amendment also guarantees a jury trial in federal civil court cases.

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*In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

*This amendment guarantees a speedy trial, an impartial jury, and that the accused individual can confront witnesses against them, and that the accused individual must be allowed to have a lawyer in order for his defense.

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*No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

*What this amendment means is that restrictions are imposed on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes. It prohibits the ability of the government to testify against you.

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*The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

*What this means is that people have the ability to be protected from the government taking there property. The government cannot take papers or people without a valid warrant.

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*No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

*What this means is that members of the army cannot force homeowners to allow them to stay in there home no matter in what time of the war, they have to have the consent of the home owner.

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*A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

*What this means is that people have the right to carry and keep bear arms which is guns.

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*Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

*What this means is that every citizen no matter what there religion is has the natural right to say what they want and has the capability to address the government.