POLS-Y103- Bill of Rights Review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 10 Public

Review of the first 10 Constitutional Amendments

Study Slideshow

1st Amendment

Right to freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, & petition

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2nd Amendment

Right to bear arms

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3rd Amendment

Protects against citizens housing soldiers (from the British occupation during the American Rev.)

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4th Amendment

Protects against unlawful searches & seizures (must have a warrant)

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5th Amendment

Protects against self-incrimination & provides due process of law

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6th Amendment

Right to a speedy & public trial, impartial jury, a lawyer, & the right to take the stand/cross examine the state's witnesses

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7th Amendment

Right to a jury trial (as opposed to just a judge)

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8th Amendment

Protects against cruel & unusual punishment

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9th Amendment

Non-rights amendment: one's constitutional rights cannot be used to infringe upon someone else's

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10th Amendment

Non-rights Amendment: rights not granted specifically by the Constitution are reserved for the people & the states (example: imposing state taxes)

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