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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."

This amendment protects our rights that aren't directly stated on the bill of rights. This changed the government so that we can have other rights such as the right to vote, the right to education, the right to clean water and a job

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

This amendment says that no cruel or unusual punishment shall be caused and that no extraordinarily large fines be set. This changed the government so that we aren't getting large harmful punishment for little things such as, being put in jail for getting a parking ticket, or getting beat for forgetting to pay bills.

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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 re-examined in any Court of the
United States, than according to the rules of the common law."

This amendment means that you have the right to a trial by jury for civil disputes. This has changed the government so that we can have a trial by jury for civil disputes in a federal court.

An example of this is if a company sold a consumer a faulty product and the product caused harm to the consumer or their property or family then then they would sue the company to pay for medical bills or to replace the damaged objects.

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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 states that you have the right to a speedy trial by a jury of your peers. This has changed the government so that we don't have to sit in jail for 3 years to get an unfair trial by one executive, such as a king.

An example of this is if you are found guilty of a crime you would sit in jail for a few weeks then you could have a trial by a jury of your peers and a judge.

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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 offence 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."

This amendment means that you don't have to testify against yourself in court. It also states that you can't go to court for the same case twice.This has changed the government so that we don't have to give evidence against ourselves in court.

An example of this is if you have committed a crime you can decline the request by the court to testify.

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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."

This amendment says that any unreasonable or unsupported search of your house or confiscation of your objects is illegal. This changed the government so that police couldn't search you home without probable cause and a warrant.

An example of this would be if you did not commit a crime and wasn't a suspect for the crime your home could not be legally. But if you were a suspect or you did commit the crime you could be searched with a warrant and probable cause.

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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."

This amendment says that soldiers cannot live in your house during time of war or peace without your approval. This changed the government so that we don't have to support a soldier in our house if we can barely support ourselves.

An example of this is in colonial times when the thirteen colonies were still part of great britian we had to let soldiers live in our houses in time of war.

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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."

This amendment states that we have the right to keep and own weapons in our homes. This changed the government so that the people could protect themselves if came the time.

An example of this is of a person has a gun safe in their garage then the government cannot take it away because of the right to keep weapons in your home.

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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."

This amendment allows us the freedom of speech, press, religion, and the freedom to assemble and petition the government. The changed the government so that we can speak out against the government if they are acting unfairly without punishment.

An example of this is if the government was acting unfairly by telling us where we have to go and when, we could speak out against the rule and not be put in jail or worse.