Bill of Rights Project by David Littleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97 Made with no regrets, whatsoever en-us 2017-12-14 18:21:01 UTC 2017-12-18 18:26:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Amendment V davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216274349 Exact Words:
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.

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The Fifth Amendment allows all citizens due process and states that a person cannot be forced to serve as a witness against himself when accused of a crime.

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The fifth amendment stops people from being forced to testify against themselves.]]> 2017-12-14 18:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216274349 Amendment X davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277122 Exact Words:
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 Tenth Amendment provides each state with powers that are not specifically assigned to the nation’s government in the Constitution.

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The tenth amendment gives each state its own individual powers.
]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277122 Amendment IX davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277146 Exact Words:
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 Ninth Amendment states that no one’s Constitutional rights should be used to infringe upon the rights of another citizen.

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The ninth amendment protects someones rights to be infringed from someone else's rights.
]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277146 Amendment VI davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277177 Exact Words:
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.

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The Sixth Amendment provides a speedy and public trial by jury for all who are accused of a crime.

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The sixth amendment protects peoples rights for a quick and speedy trial.
]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277177 Amendment VIII davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277193 Exact Words:
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

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The Eighth Amendment prevents those accused of suffering cruel and unusual punishment.

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The eighth amendment protects citizens from cruel and unusual punishment.]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277193 Amendment VII davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277203 Exact Words:
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 Seventh Amendment also allows a trial by jury to be held for certain civil disputes.

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The seventh amendment allows people to have a court case by jury.]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277203 Amendment IV davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277222 Exact Words:
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 Fourth Amendment protects Americans from unreasonable and unlawful search and seizure of property.

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The fourth amendment protect peoples houses/items from being searched and seized without a warrant or probable cause.]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277222 Amendment III davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277246 Exact Words:
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 prescribed by law.

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The Third Amendment states that soldiers cannot take over a home during war or peace without the homeowner’s permission.

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The third amendment protects citizens homes and property from being forced to let soldiers stay there.]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277246 Amendment II davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277270 Exact Words:
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 Second Amendment grants the right to bear arms.

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The second amendment protects citizens rights to own and carry guns.]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277270 Amendment I davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277304 Exact Words:
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 First Amendment grants freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and the right to protest.

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The first amendment has changed our laws so that people can share their voice without fear of persecution
]]> 2017-12-14 18:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/216277304 My Ranking davidlittleworth https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/217054306 1. Amendment 1
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3. Amendment 2
4. Amendment 5
5. Amendment 3
6. Amendment 7
7.Amendment 6
8. Amendment 9
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10. Amendment 10]]> 2017-12-18 18:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/davidlittleworth/q2vpxlwa1y97/wish/217054306