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Constitutional Rights of the Accused

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First Amendment - Freedom of Religion

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Prohibits the government from establishing a religion and protects a person's right to hold any religious belief.

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Sixth Amendment - Right to Compulsory Process

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Allows defendants to obtain witnesses in their favor through the use of court-ordered subpoenas.

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Fifth Amendment - Right to Due Process

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Ensures fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen’s entitlement.

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Sixth Amendment - Right to a Fair and Speedy Public Trial

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Guarantees accused individuals the right to a quick trial in a criminal case and the proceedings must be open to the public.

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Fourteenth Amendment - Due Process Clause

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Prohibits the states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

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Fifth Amendment - Protection Against Double Jeopardy

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Prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense in the same jurisdiction.

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First Amendment - Right to Assemble

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Protects the right of the people to gather peacefully and to petition their government.

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Eighth Amendment - Protection from Cruel and Unusual Punishment

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Ensures that punishment for crimes does not involve torture or barbarity, and is not disproportionate to the offense committed.

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Fifth Amendment - Protection Against Self-Incrimination

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Individuals cannot be compelled to testify against themselves in a criminal case.

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Fourteenth Amendment - Citizenship Rights

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Defines who is a citizen and guarantees citizens equal protection under the law.

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First Amendment - Freedom of Speech

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Protects individuals' rights to express information, ideas, and opinions free of government restrictions based on content.

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Second Amendment - Right to Bear Arms

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Protects an individual’s right to own and carry weapons.

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Fourteenth Amendment - Equal Protection Under the Law

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States cannot deny any person within their jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.

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Eighth Amendment - Protection from Excessive Bail

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Prevents the system from imposing unreasonably high bail amounts for release of defendants before trial.

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Fourth Amendment - Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

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Guarantees the security of citizens against arbitrary intrusions by the government.

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Sixth Amendment - Right to Trial by Impartial Jury

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Entitles a criminal defendant to a trial by a jury of his peers without prejudice against the defendant.

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Sixth Amendment - Right to Legal Counsel

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Guarantees the right to attorney assistance at trial and during interrogations for those who cannot afford one.

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Seventh Amendment - Right to a Jury Trial in Civil Cases

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Guarantees a jury trial for civil cases in the federal courts if the amount in controversy exceeds twenty dollars.

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First Amendment - Freedom of the Press

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Protects the right to obtain and publish information or opinions without government censorship or fear of punishment.

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Sixth Amendment - Right to Confront Witnesses

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Defendants have the right to face and cross-examine all witnesses testimony against them.

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Sixth Amendment - Right to be Informed of Charges

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Accused persons have a right to be told what they are charged with and the nature of the accusations.

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Third Amendment - Protection from Quartering of Soldiers

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Homeowners cannot be forced to house soldiers during peacetime without consent.

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Eighth Amendment - Protection from Excessive Fines

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Prohibits the government from imposing excessive monetary fines as punishment for a crime.

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First Amendment - Right to Petition

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Guarantees individuals the right to appeal to the government in favor of or against policies that affect them or in legal matters.

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Ninth Amendment - Protection of Rights Not Specifically Enumerated in the Constitution

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Recognizes that Americans have rights that are not listed in the Constitution.

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