What rights are guaranteed to citizens under the first amendment to the constitution
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You are garaunteed 5 basic freedoms by the first amendment:
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly and the right
Petition.
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What does it mean that the writers of the Constitution provided a process for amending
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The constitution can be changed.
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Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishments as well as excessive bail or fines
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The Eighth Amendment
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Why was the constitution written to be vague and act as a guiding principle of government
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The constitution was written to be vague and act as a guiding
principal of government so that the power would stay with the
people. This allows for the people to have their say and for things
to change from generation to generation.
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What does it mean to have the right to freedom of speech as stated in the First Amendment
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Citizens have the freedom to express themselves if they are not
causing harm to other people.
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Why did authors of the Constitution intentionally make the addition of amendments dependent on the support of a majority of the American public
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To give the people control over their own government.
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Of the following which is not a right covered by the Sixth Amendment
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Trial by Jury
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What rights are guaranteed to citizens under the first amendment to the constitution
You are garaunteed 5 basic freedoms by the first amendment:
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Assembly and the right
Petition.
What does it mean that the writers of the Constitution provided a process for amending
The constitution can be changed.
Which amendment protects people from cruel and unusual punishments as well as excessive bail or fines
The Eighth Amendment
Why was the constitution written to be vague and act as a guiding principle of government
The constitution was written to be vague and act as a guiding
principal of government so that the power would stay with the
people. This allows for the people to have their say and for things
to change from generation to generation.
What does it mean to have the right to freedom of speech as stated in the First Amendment
Citizens have the freedom to express themselves if they are not
causing harm to other people.
Why did authors of the Constitution intentionally make the addition of amendments dependent on the support of a majority of the American public
To give the people control over their own government.
Of the following which is not a right covered by the Sixth Amendment