Bill of Rights

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There are 27 amendments to the Constitution of the United States of America. The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights.

1^st Amendment

There are five parts to this amendment.

1. Freedom of Religion. The government cannot establish an official religion. This means no one can be forced to attend or support with taxes any religious institution.
2. Freedom of Speech. Anyone has a right to say what they think.

Exceptions:

• Obsenity. Shouting swear words in public.
• Defamation. Lying about someone.
• Cause violence.
• Does not meet public safety.
• Talking about national secrets.

Words about particular race/religion in public.

3. Freedom of the Press. The government cannot control the media.

4. Freedom of Assembly. Anyone can assemble any peaceful demonstration^?

5. Freedom of Petition.

2^nd Amendment

• The Right to Bear Arms. Anyone can own guns to protect themselves.

3^rd Amendment

• Right Not to Quarter Soldiers. Soldiers are not allowed to enter your home.

4^th Amendment

• Freedom from unreasonable search and seizure. The police do not have the right to search a house without a search warrant from a judge.

5^th Amendment

• Due Process of law.

6^th Amendment

• Right to a speedy trial.

7^th Amendment

• Right to trial by jury.

8^th Amendment

• No cruel or unusual punishment.

9^th Amendment

Constitutional rights do not deny other rights.

10^th Amendment

State's Rights.