Amendment Test p. 1

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Thomas Jefferson

________ eventually persuades JM that a Bill of Rights is necessary.

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George Mason

________:: VA delegate at Constitutional Convention and refused to ratify the Constitution without Bill of Rights.

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James Madison

________:: father of the Constitution, didnt want to modify the Constitution, thought lawmaking processes would already support minority rights.

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Civil Rights

________:: curbs on the power of majorities, preserves equal citizenship, majorities can not make decisions that benefit some at the expense of others.

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Bill of Rights Purpose

________:: to put limits on the government, to protect and respect minority rights.

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Civil Liberties

________:: limitations placed on the government, things the government cant do that might interfere with your personal freedom.

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Civil Rights

curbs on the power of majorities, preserves equal citizenship, majorities can not make decisions that benefit some at the expense of others

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Civil Liberties

limitations placed on the government, things the government cant do that might interfere with your personal freedom

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Bill of Rights Purpose

to put limits on the government, to protect and respect minority rights

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George Mason

VA delegate at Constitutional Convention and refused to ratify the Constitution without Bill of Rights

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James Madison

father of the Constitution, didnt want to modify the Constitution, thought lawmaking processes would already support minority rights

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1st amendment

Freedom of press, speech, petition, assembly, religion

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2nd amendment

the right to bear arms and keep a militia

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3rd

protection against housing troops

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4th

warrant requirement and no unreasonable searches or seizures

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5th

anyone put on trial is entitled to a jury, no double jeopardy, no self incrimination, and eminent domain

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6th amendment

right to a speedy and public trial, to know your accusation and accusers, and to have a lawyer assist you

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7th amendment

the right to a jury in a civil trial

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8th

no excessive bail or fines, no cruel or unusual punishments

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9th

all rights not written in the Constitution belong to the people

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10th

powers of the states

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Intolerable Acts

2nd, 3rd, 4th

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Justice System

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

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Things not Mentioned in Constitution

9th and 10th

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Privacy

3rd, 4th, 5th

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