Bill of Rights - Amendments

1st Amendment

1st Amendment

Protect Freedom of Religion, Speech, Petition, Press, and Assembly,

2nd Amendment

You have the right to own guns

3rd Amendment

The government cannot force people to keep troops in their private homes

4th Amendment

Protection against Unreasonable Search and Seizure

5th Amendment

The Right to Remain Silent/Double Jeopardy, right to due process

6th Amendment

The right to a Speedy Trial by jury, representation by an attorney for an accused person

7th Amendment

The right to a trial by Jury in civil cases over $20.00

8th Amendment

Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail/and cruel unusual punishment

9th Amendment

Rights not included in Constitution go to the people

10th Amendment

Powers not given to federal government go to people and States