Bill of Rights

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  1. 5. This amendment guarantees you due process of law and says you can't be tried for the same crime twice.
  2. 6. The fifth amendment days those accused of a serious crime need a _______ jury to look at the evidence to decide if there is enough to take the accused to trial.
  3. 8. This amendment grants five rights/freedoms including the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
  4. 9. This amendment says that even for civil cases where the 'value in controversy' is $20 you can have a trial by jury.
  5. 13. This amendment says that even though there is a list of rights in the Constitution, it doesn't mean the government can take away other rights of the people that aren't listed.
  6. 14. This amendment says in times of peace you cannot be forced to house soldiers on your property.
  7. 15. This amendment protects against unlawful search and seizure.
  8. 16. This amendment gives citizens the right to bear arms.
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  1. 1. This amendment gives you the right to an impartial jury.
  2. 2. The sixth amendment gives you the right to have a _____________.
  3. 3. The fifth amendment says that you cannot be forced to be a __________ against yourself
  4. 4. This amendment protects against cruel and unusual punishment.
  5. 7. The sixth amendment gives you a right to a ________ and public trial
  6. 10. This amendment protects against excessive bails and excessive fines.
  7. 11. This amendment says that the only power the federal government has is specifically mentioned in the Constitution.
  8. 12. The fourth amendment says police need this to search your property.