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Contents

Introduction

A Confederation of States

The Constitutional Convention

Many Disagreements

Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and Other Compromises

The People’s Rights

Approving the Constitution

Adding the Bill of Rights

First Amendment—Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Assembly, and Freedom to Petition

Second Amendment—Right to Keep and Bear Arms

Third Amendment—Right Not to Quarter Soldiers

Fourth Amendment—Protection from Unreasonable Searches and Seizures

Fifth Amendment—Guarantees Due Process of Law and Protection from Testifying Against Yourself

Sixth Amendment—Right to Fair, Speedy, Public Trial by Jury

Seventh Amendment—Right to Jury Trial in Cases That Are Not Crimes

Eighth Amendment—Right to Bail and No Cruel or Unusual Punishments

Ninth Amendment—Rights of the People

Tenth Amendment—Rights of the States

Conclusion

Glossary

Selected Bibliography

Index