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, 1st Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Establishes freedom of
religion,speech,press,assembly, and petition.

Definition of religion under the 1st amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Citizens have
the right to worship a god or supreme being (Or not to hold such beliefs). The
government can not require or force observations or compel citizens to follow any
particular religion.

Definition of Speech under the 1st amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protected
speech includes spoken and written words, the act of not speaking and symbolic
conduct.

What are the following types of speech not protected by the 1st amendment. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Obscenity, fighting words, threats, incendiary speech.

2nd Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Establishes the right to keep and bear arms.
Intended to keep and protect the individuals right to possess personal firearm for lawful
purposes.

4th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prohibits unreasonable searches and
seizures by the government.

Definition of a Search - CORRECT ANSWERS-Physical invasion or intrusion of privacy
by police on people, homes or personal property to obtain info or gather evidence.

Definition of a seizure - CORRECT ANSWERS-When police take possession of
property, make an arrest, or restrict a persons ability to move freely.

5th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Prohibits citizens from being punished for the
same offense twice (Double Jeopardy) from being compelled to testify against
themselves (Self-Incrimination) provides the right to indictment for certain types of
offenses by a grand jury and guarantees due process of law.

6th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Requires all persons charged with a crime be
informed of charges against them. People charged with a crime have a right to council
and right to a speedy trial by impartial jury.

8th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Protects people from excessive bail and fines
and prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

14th Amendment - CORRECT ANSWERS-Provided the people of all states the right to
"Due Process" and Equal Protection" under the law.

Definition of Due Process - CORRECT ANSWERS-Notice and opportunity to be heard
fairly.

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