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"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people."     This amendment is about giving the states permission to rule over things that are strictly written in the Constitution.     This video explains what the amendment is in more detail. It also says in it that it helps so that one government cannot have too much power.     This cartoon has a hidden meaning. While the Justice Department works to keep the country safe on a federal level, the states have the authoirty to keep themselves safe without needing the justice department at every turn. In some cases, the states do need the help of the Justice Department.

"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...