https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp A quick overview on the 10 amendments en-us 2019-04-03 00:43:06 UTC 2019-04-03 03:44:37 UTC hello@padlet.com peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347880728 The first amendment protects several different basic freedoms of citizens. The protected rights of the first amendment include freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right to peacefully assemble and the right to petition against the government.]]> 2019-04-03 00:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347880728 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347883964 The second amendment protects the right of people to bear arms. The second amendment was added to the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791]]> 2019-04-03 01:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347883964 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347885661 The third amendment places restrictions on the quartering of soldiers without the owner of the home's consent. The practice of quartering soldiers is prohibited during times of peace. ]]> 2019-04-03 01:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347885661 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347886697 The fourth amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. Warrants are required upon probable cause for searches and seizures.]]> 2019-04-03 01:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347886697 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347894018 The fifth amendment places restrictions on the governments ability to persecute people accused of crimes. It prohibits self incrimination and mandates due process of law.]]> 2019-04-03 02:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347894018 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347894920 The sixth amendment guarantees citizens the right to a fair jury, a speedy trial, an attorney if wanted and a chance to confront the witnesses accusing the defendant of a crime. The sixth amendment makes it illegal for the defendant to be unaware of the charges and evidence against him.]]> 2019-04-03 02:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347894920 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347898847 The seventh amendment guarantees a jury trial for civil cases in the federal courts. The seventh amendment guarantees that the government cannot abuse its power in the federal court system.]]> 2019-04-03 02:29:10 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347898847 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347902165 The eighth amendment protects citizens from excessive bail, excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishments. The eighth amendment ensures that capital punishment cannot be extreme. ]]> 2019-04-03 02:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347902165 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347902640 The ninth amendment states that citizens have natural rights that may not be stated in the constitution. Despite such rights not being mentioned in the constitution, they still cannot be violated.]]> 2019-04-03 02:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347902640 peredarg19 https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347909360 The tenth amendment states that any power that is not given to the federal government is given to the people or to the states. The tenth amendment protects freedom against big government. ]]> 2019-04-03 03:35:39 UTC https://padlet.com/peredarg19/2tanlemddnjp/wish/347909360