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Free exercise of religion; no government established religion.
Free speech.
Free press.
Free right to assembly.
Petition the government (redress of grievances). |
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| Right to keep and bear arms. |
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| No troops in our houses without consent (in peace). |
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Secure in persons, houses, papers, and effects.
No unreasonable search and seizure.
Need probable cause, oath, and details for warrants. |
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No double jeopardy: can't be tried twice for the same crime.
Can't be forced to testify against yourself.
Government can't take away your life, liberty (arrest and/or jail), or property without due process.
Private property taken for public use must have fair payment. |
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Speedy, public trial by impartial jury.
Accused must be informed of what crime they are accused of.
Face witnesses against and can require witnesses in favor.
Right to a lawyer. |
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Trial by jury for suits over $20.
No double jeopardy for civil cases. |
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No excessive bail or fines.
No cruel and unusual punishments. |
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| Listing of certain rights doesn't mean that others don't exist. |
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| Power not given to the national government is given (reserved) to the states or to the people. |
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| No slavery or involuntary servitude, except as punishment for crime (jail). |
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All people born or naturalized in the USA are citizens and have all the rights of a citizen.
Citizens/states cannot deprive any person of life, liberty, or property without due process.
Equal protection for all. |
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| Citizens cannot be denied to vote based on race, color, or previous slavery. |
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| Allowed people to elect Senators directly, instead of being chosen by state legislatures |
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| Citizens cannot be denied to vote because they are women. |
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| Gave Presidential voting rights to people living in Washington DC |
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| Citizens who are 18 years or older cannot be denied to vote. |
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| 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments |
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| 15th, 17th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th amendments. |
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