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was the first document that states that the king and the government were not over the Law itself. -
War began over an issue regarding if the Ohio River was part of the British Empire, ended with a treaty of Paris. -
The revolutionary war was fought between the 13 colonies against Britain which resulted in American Independence. -
Was the separation of 13 North British Colonies from Great Britain. -
Due process; no double jeopardy; no forced self-incrimination; eminent domain.
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Guarantees and Protects freedoms of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech. -
Citizens have Right to bear arms for State militia. -
Lodging for soiders in priviate homes is only permissible with the consent of the owner. -
Guarantees speedy public trial, right to a lawyer.
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Trial by jury in civil cases and contested private matters.
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No cruel or unusual punishment, unreasonably high bail.
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People have rights not enumerated in the Constitution.
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Powers that don't belong to the federal government belong to the states. -
Prohibits federal courts from hearing cases lodged against one state by citizens of another.
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President and VP elected together -
The Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incriminating. -
Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure; warrants with probable cause.