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Упр. 3. Переведите текст с помощью словаря.
THE BILL OF RIGHTS (1791)
The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution
First Amendment proclaims the rights of freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of assembly, and freedom to petition government.
Second Amendment declares «a well regulated militia» as necessary to the security of a free state, and the right of the people to keep and bear arms.
Third Amendment protects from using private homes as quarters for soldiers during peacetime without the consent of the owners.
Упр. 4. Выберите правильный вариант данных предложений.
1. The Bill of Rights consists of (8/10/12) amendments.
2. Military units may not be quartered in homes in time of (war/peace).
3. A person (can/cannot) petition the government.
4. Citizens (may have/may not have) arms.
Упр. 5. Переведите следующие словосочетания на русский язык и запомните их
1. the right of freedom of religion 6.the security of a state
2. freedom of speech 7. to keep and bear arms
3. freedom of assembly 8. to protect private houses
4. freedom of petition the government 9. during peacetime
5. a well regulated militia 10. the consent of the owners
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Упр. 6. Прочитайте со словарем продолжение текста «Билль о правах»
THE BILL OF RIGHTS
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Fourth Amendment protects against searches, arrests, and seizures of property without a specific warrant.
Fifth Amendment establishes trial for a serious crime after indictment by a Grand Jury, protects against double jeopardy (repeated trials), defines that an accused person may not testify against himself, prohibits government from taking private property without just compensation.
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Sixth Amendment guarantees a speedy public trial for criminal offence, guarantees the right to legal counsel for the accused. It also guarantees that the accused may have witnesses to attend the trial and testify in the presence of the accused.
Seventh Amendment establishes trial by jury in civil cases.
Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines, and unusual punishment.
Ninth Amendment declares that the list of individual rights in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights is not comprehensive.
Tenth Amendment proclaims that powers delegated to the United States by the Constitution nor prohibited to the States, are reserved to the States or to the people.
