History of the United States I / Unit 8 USH1 1052 short lesson, about 20 seconds
What the Ten Amendments Do
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The idea
The first protects religion, speech, assembly and petition. The fourth bars unreasonable search. The fifth guarantees due process and grand jury indictment. The sixth guarantees a speedy jury trial.
In practice
The third barring the quartering of soldiers in peacetime, answering a named grievance of the Revolution.
Where people slip
The ninth reserves rights beyond those listed, and the tenth reserves undelegated powers to the states.
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