Bill of Rights

1^{st} Amendment

Guarantees freedom of religion, speech, of the press, to assemble, and to petition.

2^{nd} Amendment

Protects the right to bear arms.

3^{rd} Amendment

Provides protection against the quartering of soldiers in private homes.

4^{th} Amendment

Protects against unreasonable search and seizure.

5^{th} Amendment

Covers rights regarding indictments, due process, self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and rules for eminent domain.

6^{th} Amendment

Guarantees the right to a fair and speedy public trial, notice of accusations, confronting one’s accuser, subpoenas, and the right to counsel.

7^{th} Amendment

Guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases.

8^{th} Amendment

Prohibits excessive bail and fines, as well as cruel and unusual punishments.

9^{th} Amendment

Acknowledges that there are other rights held by the people that are not explicitly written in the Constitution.

10^{th} Amendment

States that all rights not given to the federal government belong to the states and the people.