Government and Bill of Rights Part II
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8th Amendment
This amendment protects us from excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
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9th Amendment
This amendment states that rights granted in the Constitution shall not infringe on other rights.
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10 Amendment
This amendment states that powers not granted to the federal government in the Constitution belong to the states or the people.
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Legislative branch of government
This branch includes the Senate and the House of Representatives.
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Executive branch of government
This branch includes the President of the United States
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Judicial branch of government
This branch includes the court system
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Veto
This is something the President uses to prevent bills from becoming law