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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

Trial by Jury

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