The Bill of Rights

1st Amendment:

freedom of religion, speech and press

freedom to peaceably assemble and to petition the government

2nd Amendment

the right to maintain a militia

the right to bear arms

3rd Amendment

Protection from having to house soldiers in times of peace without the consent of the owner, nor time of war except as provided by law

4th Amendment

Protection against arbitrary searches and seizures without a proper warrant

5th Amendment

Protection from:

prosecution without an indictment

being tried for the same crime twice

having to testify against oneself

loss of property, life, or liberty without due process of law

loss of property without just compensation

6th Amendment

The right to:

a speedy trial by an impartial jury

be informed of the charges, to cross-examine witnesses, and to present favorable witnesses

an attorney

7th Amendment

right to trial by jury in any civil case where the amount of money involved is $20 or more

8th Amendment

Protection from:

excessive bail or fines

cruel and unusual punishment

9th Amendment

Just because Constitution spells out a # of civil rights doesn’t mean that there aren’t other, unwritten, rights held by the people

10th Amendment

The powers not given to the Federal government may be exercised by the States, as long as they are not prohibited by the Constitution