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Bill Of Rights
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Amendment I Ratified
Freedom of speech, religion, assembly, press, and protest/petition -
Amendment III Ratified
forbids the forcible housing of soldiers in a citizen's home -
Amendment V Ratified
protects the rights of acused citizens -
Amendment VI Ratified
right to a speedy and public trial -
Amendment VII Ratified
states that a person will only be tried if the controversy exceeds twenty dollars -
Amendment VIII ratified
prohibits cruel and unusual punishments, excessive fines, and excessive bail -
Amendment IX Ratified
rights retained by the people -
Amendment X Ratified
reserved powers (powers reserved for the states) -
Amendment II Ratified
Right to bear arms -
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.