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"The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people."     This amendment is to basically tell that even though not all rights are listed in the Constitution, that does not mean that people do not have more rights than are written down.     This video does a good job of explaining what the amendment is in other words than I did above.                      This drawing says what the amendment is, plain and simple.

"Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."     This amendment is short and sweet. It ensures that there is not a crazy amount of money fined or put on someone's bail, and also makes sure that no one receives unusual punishment.     This video does a great job of explaining the amendment. Although I think it is pretty easy to understand.     This cartoon does a pretty good job of depicting what an excessive fine would look like.

"In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."     This amendment is for federal courts, not state courts. It ensures that there are trials held for civil cases as well as criminal cases. This amendment also keeps the government from overturning the verdict a jury finds.     I chose this video because it does a good job of explaining the amendment while also bringing other things in to help push the point of it. She mentioned how our founding fathers wrote this amendment because of the phrase "by the people for the people".     I chose this cartoon because it depicts the part of the amendment that tells there are allowed to be cases in front of a jury about civil cases.

"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence."     This amendment states that everyone has the right to a speedy and public trial, that the jury must be unbiased, that they have the right to know the charges against them, and to call witnesses on their behalf.     I chose this video because it is brief and explains the entire amendment, making it a bit easier to understand.      This comic is quite funny. The right to a speedy trial is not only for the defendant but also for all the other people working the case. It ensures th...

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."     The Fifth Amendment is basically all about personal rights. It includes no self-incrimination, no double jeopardy, due process, and the grand jury clause.     I chose this video to explain the Fifth Amendment because it goes into detail about it. It also explains the phrase "I plead the fifth", which I hadn't thought of before watching it.             ...

      "The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized".          This amendment to me means that if I were to get into trouble with law enforcement, I know that they wouldn't be able to take any of my things without a warrant signed by a judge.     I chose this video because being able to watch a video that explains what it is and some of the different interpretations about it is helpful for being able to understand it more.     I chose this drawing because it shows how, even though one officer wants to do what they are told, the other wants to do what he wants. Sometimes people abuse the power they have, and it can get lost between the lines of wh...

      "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law".          To put it simply, this amendment protects homeowners' right not to let soldiers stay in their homes in times of peace or war. An example I can give to better understand is that during World War II, many German soldiers stayed in random citizens' houses because there wasn't enough housing. If this had happened in the United States, it would have broken the Constitutional right of the Third Amendment.     I chose this video because it gives a deeper understanding of the Amendment. He tells the story of why this Amendment was made and what happened in America for it to be made.     This cartoon is very simple, but it can be understood very well. If a soldier wants to stay in someone's house, but the owner does not want them to, they have the Constitutiona...

 "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed".               The Second Amendment, in my opinion, tells us that we have the right to protect ourselves using firearms. This can and should include the government and anyone who is trying to take our lives or possessions.      I chose this video because it tells the basic knowledge of the Second Amendment fast so people will be more likely to pick things up from it. The video also tells how this amendment isn't just about hunting, but other things like protecting ourselves.     I decided to use this cartoon because, although the Second Amendment gives us the right to bear arms, it leaves some things in a gray area. For example, we should not just go around shooting people just because we want to. They have the right to protect themselves just as much as us. In reality, th...

  "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."      This amendment lays the foundation for the remaining amendments and the entire Constitution. I chose this video because it gives an explanation of the amendment, but keeps it short and sweet. The end of the video, I believe, helps give someone the knowledge of what they get and what they can do with the First Amendment.   I chose to add this photo because it shows how a democracy is held up by the First Amendment and the Constitution. As stated above, the First Amendment is the foundation of the Constitution.