| A | B |
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| First Amendment | gives us the 5 basic freedoms |
| Second Amendment | gives us the right to bear arms |
| Third Amendment | Prevents us from being forced to quarter soldiers |
| Fourth Amendment | Protects people against illegal searches and can only search if there is probable cause |
| Fifth Amendment | A person is entitled the “due process of law” (fair hearing or trial) except in times of war or public danger, cannot be forced to testify against oneself, must be indicted by a grand jury, “double jeopardy” cannot be tried for the same crime twice |
| Sixth Amendment | in criminal cases jury must be impartial (not favor either side), right to trial by jury and speedy trial, trial must take place where the crime was committed, must be allowed to question all witnesses (witnesses must appear in court), accused must be allowed a lawyer |
| Seventh Amendment | right to trial by jury if the sum of money at stake is more than $20 |
| Eighth Amendment | no excessive bail, no excessive fines, and no cruel and unusual punishment |
| Ninth Amendment | The rights of the people are not limited to the Bill of Rights (government can’t say that these are the only rights the people have) |
| Tenth Amendment | Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states |
