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Sources __//** [] [] [] [] http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080317143704AA4A74Q (not adoption)
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The first ten amendments of the constitution are called the Bill of Rights. They call it that because it provides the basic protection everyone needs and people having their individual rights. The most important amendment is the first one. This is the most important because it is the core rights that is protected by the system. __Amendment I__ Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. __Amendment II__ A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. __Amendment III__ No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. __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. __Amendment V__ No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. __** ANGELA'S PART **
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Amendment VI__ In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence. __Amendment VII__ In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law. __Amendment VIII__ Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. __Amendment IX__ The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. __Amendment X__ The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. (Taylor is the federalist, Mack is the anti-federalist, and Angela is the problem solver) Mack- We need our rights! Taylor- No we don't as long as we have a strong government! Mack- No you are wrong and i am...... Taylor- Don't even go there!(push Mack to the ground) We both know that we need a strong goverment and with that we dont need anything else! Mack- YOU ARE WRO......... Taylor- NO!!!!!!!(start kicking Mack) Angela- (cuts in and signs the bill of rights) Now there is nothing to fight over! The people has their rights and freedom while the goverment still has strong power! Now you two should both be happy, if you two are not happy then work it out alone and not in front of me. OKAY?!? Taylor- Okay.(Taylor punches Mack) starting now. :) Mack- Okay.(whimpering) Angela- GOOD, NOW STOP FIGHTING AND GOOD BYE!!!
 * Meaning-** This means that someone who has committed a crime has the rights to a trial in front of a jury.
 * Meaning-** This means that case where the award is more than twenty dollars, the person who stands to lose the money has the right to insist that their case be heard by a jury.
 * Meaning-** This amendment protects us from cruel punishments and that there shouldn't be a huge fee for a small crime.
 * Meaning-** This means that rights other than the 10 stated in the Bill of Rights may exist and
 * Meaning-** Power not given to the federal government is held by the state governments and the people.
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