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What do the first 8 amendments protect?

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Here's a list of the names of the amendments

  • First Amendment
  • Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, Assembly, and Petition
  • Second Amendment
  • Right to Bear Arms
  • Third Amendment
  • Quartering of Soldiers
  • Fourth Amendment
  • Search and Seizure
  • Fifth Amendment
  • Grand Jury, Double Jeopardy, Self Incrimination, Due Process, Takings
  • Sixth Amendment
  • Right to Speedy Trial by Jury, Witnesses, Counsel
  • Seventh Amendment
  • Jury Trial in Civil Lawsuits
  • Eighth Amendment
  • Excessive Fines, Cruel and Unusual Punishment

It guarantees civil rights and liberties to the individual. Like freedom of speech, press, and religion.

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