Bill of Rights

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Sixth Amendment

the right to a fair trial
2008
Describes the history and purpose of the Sixth Amendment which allows accused persons the right to a fair and speedy trial, the assistance of council, and to be confronted with the witnesses against him.

Seventh Amendment

the right to a trial by jury
2008
Describes the history and purpose of the Seventh Amendment that guarantees a person's right to a jury trial.

Second and Third Amendments

the right to security
2008
Describes the histories and purposes of the Second Amendment right to bear arms and the Third Amendment right to prohibit in time of peace the quartering of soldiers in private homes.

Ninth and Tenth Amendments

the right to more rights
2008
Describes the histories and purposes of the Ninth Amendment that addresses the rights of the people not specifically enumerated in the Constitution, and the Tenth Amendment which defines the powers of the Federal government and the powers of the state government.

How amendments are adopted

2008
Describes the history and purpose of constitutional amendments and explains how the Constitution can be altered and amended to meet the needs of the American people.

Fourth Amendment

the right to privacy
2008
Describes the history and purpose of the Fourth Amendment that guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Fifth Amendment

the right to fairness
2008
Describes the history and purpose of the Fifth Amendment, which is related to legal procedures and protects against abuse of government authority.

Eighth Amendment

the right to mercy
2008
Describes the history and purpose of the Eighth Amendment that prohibits against excessive bail.

The Bill of Rights

defining our freedoms
2008
Describes the history and purpose of the United States Bill of Rights, which limits the powers of the federal government and protects the rights of the people.

The First Amendment

the right of expression
2008
Describes the First Amendment freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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