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Rights of American Citizens (13 Cards)

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Freedom of Speech
this guarantees freedom of speech to all Americans without fear of being punished by the government for saying something the government doesn't agree with
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Freedom of Religion
Congress cannot interfere with people's religious expression
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Freedom of the Press
guarantees freedom of the press to print or advocate any message they want without fear of being punished by the government
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Freedom of Assembly
guarantees that you can assemble with anyone you want to whenever you want
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Freedom to Petition
guarantees that you can petition government officials to correct things that you think the government may be doing wrongly
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Right to Bear Arms
individuals have the right to keep and bear arms
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Unreasonable Search and Seizure Clause
this means that government officials must have a very good reason, such as evidence that points to a crime, in order to search someone's personal property
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Double Jeopardy Clause
This means that a person cannot be tried or punished for the same crime more than once
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Self Incrimination Clause
People cannot be forced to testify against themselves in court. This is popularly called "pleading the Fifth" or "taking the Fifth;"
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Due Process Clause
This states that the government cannot punish someone unless there has been a thorough process followed that protects the rights of the accused during a trial or investigation;
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Speedy Trial Clause
This clause states that people have a right to have their case tried quickly and not drag on forever and ever
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Right to a Trial by Jury
This means that criminal defendants have the right to be judged by a jury of their neighbors
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Cruel and Unusual Punishment Clause
This clause forbids courts from imposing cruel or unusual punishments upon people. Usually the definition of a cruel or unusual punishment changes with each successive generation.
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Author: CoboCards-User
Main topic: Government
Topic: Rights of Citizens
Published: 27.05.2011
 
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