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First Ten Amendments

Political Science10 CardsCreated 10 months ago

This deck covers the key concepts of the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution, also known as the Bill of Rights.

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1st Amendment

Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

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Key Terms

Term
Definition
1st Amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
Prohibition against quartering of troops.
4th Amendment
Prohibition against search and seizure without a warrant.
5th Amendment
Protects the rights of accused persons- cannot be held.
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial.

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TermDefinition
1st Amendment
Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd Amendment
Prohibition against quartering of troops.
4th Amendment
Prohibition against search and seizure without a warrant.
5th Amendment
Protects the rights of accused persons- cannot be held.
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial.
7th Amendment
Provides for a jury trial in civil cases.
8th Amendment
Prohibits excessive bail, fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
9th Amendment
Affirms rights of the people not enumerated in Constitution.
10th Amendment
Provides for reserved powers of the states.