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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."

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The 1st Amendment declares that the rights of individuals are inalienable and are to be respected. The Congress does not have the power to establish any law concerning the prohibition of religion, speech, press, or assembly.

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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."

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The 2nd Amendment permits the use of weapons (guns) in acts of defense or protection.

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Right to Bear Arms

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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."

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The 3rd Amendment states that soldiers are not allowed to be quartered in any house without permission from the owner. This amendment is valid in times of peace and war.

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Quartering Act

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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."

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The 4th Amendment declares the right to refuse searches/seizures without warranties. This amendment also promises security in one's own household.

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Search & Seizures

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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."

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The 5th Amendment protects individuals from becoming arrested if they were to commit a crime, with the exception of being directly arrested by the police. The 5th Amendment declares that a person can not be punished/arrested for committing the same offense twice or act as their own witness. The 5th Amendment states life, liberty, and property rights of an individual are inalienable. It also states private property can only be used with consent and an individual has the right to remain silent.

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Double Offense

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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 defence."

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The 6th Amendment ensures a fair and speedy trial to an individual in court. That individual is provided a fair jury, is entitled to a lawyer, and has the ability to confront witnesses.

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Speedy Trial

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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."

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The 7th Amendment states no man can undergo a court trial (suing) if they do not pay a minimum fee of $20.

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$20

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

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The 8th Amendment states all punishments and fines are to be fairly given (not cruel, unrealistic).

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No cruel punishment

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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."

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The 9th Amendment declares that the rights which were excluded in the Constitution belong to the people rather than the government.

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Rights of the People

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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."

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The 10th Amendment served to distribute the amount of power to the states (people) instead of solely giving the power to the government.

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Freedom of Speech

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Freedom of Religion

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Freedom of Press

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Freedom of Assembly

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Life, Liberty, and Property

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Private Property

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Fair jury, lawyer

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State/People Powers