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Bill of Rights

1st 10 Amendments to the Constitution.

Amendment

an addition or alteration made to a constitution, statute, or legislative bill or resolution.

Anti-Federalist

Late-18th-century political movement that opposed the creation of a stronger U.S. federal government and which later opposed the ratification of the 1787 Constitution

The Constitution

A document that explicitly creates government institutions, defines the scope of government power, and guarantees certain civil liberties.

Double-Jeopardy

the prosecution of a person twice for the same offense

Trial

a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings

Common Law

the body of law created by judges and similar quasi-judicial tribunals by virtue of being stated in written opinions.

Enumerated

mention (a number of things) one by one

Quartering

the provision of accommodations or lodgings, especially for troops

The Bill of Rights was written by

James Madison

There are currently ___ amendments.

27

led the fight to ratify the Bill of Rights

Thomas Jefferson

First Amendment

Guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, and the press

Second Amendment:

Guarantees the right to bear arms

Third Amendment:

protects against the forced quartering of troops

Fourth Amendment:

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures

Fifth Amendment:

Guarantees a trial by jury and due process of law and guards against double-jeopardy and self-incrimination

Sixth Amendment:

Outlines the rights of the accused, including a speedy and public trial

Seventh Amendment:

Protects the right for citizens to have a jury trial in federal courts with civil cases where the claim exceeds a certain dollar value

Eight Amendment:

Protects against cruel and unusual punishment and guards against excessive bail and fines

Ninth Amendment:

Ensures that the individual rights that are not enumerated in the
Constitution are secure

Tenth Amendment:

limits the power of the federal government by reserving all of the rights for the States not enumerated in the Constitution as national rights, nor denied to states.