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Amendments to the Constitution,pp 45-49

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The Bill of RightsAmendment I: Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech,

Right to Peaceably AssembleAmendment II: Right to Bear ArmsAmendment III: Right to Refuse Quarter to Military during

Times of PeaceAmendment IV: No Unreasonable Search or SeizureAmendment V: Right to Due Process of Law, Grand Jury for

Serious Crimes, No Double Jeopardy, No Self-Incrimination

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The Bill of Rights, cont.Amendment VI: Right to Speedy Trial by One’s Peers, Right to

Confront Witnesses, Right to Legal CounselAmendment VII: Right to Jury Trial in matters >$20; Findings of

Fact Cannot be AppealedAmendment VIII: No Excessive Bail or Fines, No Cruel or

Unusual PunishmentAmendment IX: Rights Cannot Be Denied By OmissionAmendment X: Rights not Delegated to the Federal Government

by the Constitution are Reserved for the States or the People.

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Further Constitutional Amendments13th Amendment: Banned Slavery14th Amendment: Barred States From Denying Equal Protection Under the Law15th Amendment: Right to Vote (Did not mention gender)26th Amendment: Lowered voting age to 18