Bill of Rights

1st amendment

Free speech, press, assembly, religion. Gov. cannot establish national religion

2nd amendment

Right to bear arms

3rd amendment

Gov. cannot force citizens to quarter troops

4th amendment

Forbids unreasonable search and seizure, exclusionary rule

5th amendment

Double jeopardy, self-incrimination, confiscation of property without due process, private property taken without compensation; can’t be tried for capital crimes without indictment of a grand jury

6th amendment

Speedy and public trial, informed of the crime, witness testimony

7th amendment

(civil cases) double jeopardy, jury trial

8th amendment

Forbids excessive bail and fines, cruel and unusual punishment

9th amendment

Citizens have rights not listed in the constitution

10th amendment

Powers not given to the US or prohibited to the states are given to the states or people