Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the five exercise thereof; or
abridging the firedom 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
Amendment VIII
In all aiminal 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 confionted with the witnesses against him;
to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.
- Bill of Rights, 1789
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20. The amendments to the United States Constitution have dealt with:
A expanding the powers of the presidency.
B. setting immigration restrictions.
C. strengthening the authority of state governments.
D. guaranteeing civil and political rights.
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