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The government can not make laws that favor a certain religion. They can not prohibit the worship of any religion. The government also cannot prohibit freedom of speech, press, or the peoples right to assemble and protest peacefully. This amendment is important because it protects everyone from prosecution for having certain beliefs or opinions.

Winters v. New York, 333 U.S. 507 (1948)

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The second amendment protects citizens rights to own firearms and to organize militias. This amendment is very important for many people. Some people rely on guns for hunting as a source of food, others use guns to protect themselves from anyone who wishes to do them harm.

United States v. Emerson, 270 F.3d 203 (5th Cir. 2001)

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Soldiers may not be quartered in any citizens house without the consent of the owner. This amendment is still in effect because I don't think anyone would appreciate having their house "taken over" by soldiers.

Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479 (1965)

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The 4th amendment ultimately is supposed to protect citizens' privacy. It protects citizens from unjust searches of their house and person. This amendment makes the police unable to search your house and seize any items without a warrant.

People v. Defore, 242 N.Y. 13, 21 N.E. 585 (1926)

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The 5th amendment protects people from being tried twice for the same offense. It also states the felonies can only be tried by a grand jury and prevents defendants from having to be witnesses against themselves. It prevents the use of evidence that is obtained illegally. This amendment is very useful because it protects you from having to incriminate yourself. It also prevents someone from taking you to court multiple times for one thing you may or may not have done. This amendment can protect you from an unfair trial.

United States v. Williams, 504 U.S. 36 (1992)

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The 6th amendment is very important because it prevents the government from keeping you in jail for a long amount of time while waiting for a trial. It also gives those who are accused the right to a public trial making it fair. It gives you the right to have an attorney and gives the court the ability to force someone to go to court with a summons.

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The 7th amendment gives the right to a jury trial in federal civil cases.
Feltner v. Columbia Pictures Television, Inc., 523 U.S. 340 (1998)

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The 8th amendment says "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable treatment by the court. It also prevents you from being tortured or really anything excessive happening to you as punishment.
United States v. Salerno, 1987