Bill of Rights

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  1. 2. explains that every human has rights and that any rights that weren’t listed in the constitution doesn’t mean they can be violated.
  2. 3. it protects the right to bear arms, (own a gun.)
  3. 6. it states that “No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.”
  4. 7. it rights the laws, confirms presidential appointments, grants money, declares war and approves treaties.
  5. 10. interprets the constitution and other laws.
  6. 11. it says that the states can do what they want if the constitution does not forbid it.
  7. 13. it commands armed forces, appoints officials, conducts forgien policy, makes treaties, and proposes and administers laws.
  8. 15. it protects people from being held for committing a crime unless they are properly indicted.
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  1. 1. it says that we have the right to speak freely, practice any religion, assemble, petition and write press.
  2. 4. the 7th amendment guarantees a speedy (blank). It is different from a criminal trial because it is when someone sues someone else while a criminal trial is when the state tries to convict someone of a crime.
  3. 5. the first ten amendments which were made to protect the rights of citizens.
  4. 8. it says that punishments will be fair and not cruel, and extraordinary large fines will not be set.
  5. 9. the 4th protects the people from unreasonable searches. That means that the police need a (blank) to enter our homes.
  6. 12. 3 (blank) of government were set up with a system of checks and balances. They include legislative, executive and judicial.
  7. 14. the 6th amendment guarantees a speedy trial and an (blank) jury.