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The first amendment protects our right to freedom of speech, petition, religion, assembly, and press.
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The 2nd amendment is the right to bear arms. Any adult of age and a permit can own a gun.
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The 3rd amendment is no quartering of soldiers. During or after war no soldier can come into your house, sleep in your bed, and eat your food without your permission.
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The 4th Amendment is search and siezer, no one can come and search your property without a reason or warrant.
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The 6th Admendent promises you a speedy trial, with a jury. You can pay bail also so you do not have to sit forever in jail if you are innocent.
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The 7th Admendment is the right to a trial by an impartial jury.
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Prevents the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishments
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The 9th Admendment gives people the right to decide on matter not written in the Constitution.
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The 10th Admendment gives states the right to decide matters not written in the Constitution.
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The 5th Admendment protcets you against yourself. If someone asks you something you can "plead the 5th" like in court so you don't contradict yourself. Also this amendment protects you so you can't go to jail for the same crime once.
