Bill of Rights Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering each of the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights as summarized in the study notes.

Bill of Rights

The 1st 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

Amendment 1

Guarantees that Congress shall make no law respecting freedom of religion, speech, the press, peaceful assembly, and protest.

Amendment 2

Protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Amendment 3

Prohibits the quartering of soldiers in private homes.

Amendment 4

Prohibits unreasonable search and seizure, specifying no warrants unless by evidence.

Amendment 5

Protects against double jeopardy (multiple trials) and self-incrimination, guarantees due process of law, and requires payment for any seized property.

Amendment 6

Guarantees a speedy and public trial by jury, with charges, with witnesses, and with legal counsel.

Amendment 7

Guarantees a jury trial in civil cases with claims $> \$20$, where jury facts are final.

Amendment 8

Prohibits excessive bail or fines and cruel and unusual punishment.

Amendment 9

States that just because a right is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution does not mean it does not exist.

Amendment 10

Establishes that powers not delegated to the federal government nor prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or to the people.

Double Jeopardy

Subjecting an individual to multiple trials for the same offense, which is prohibited under Amendment 5.

Due Process of Law

A constitutional requirement under Amendment 5 ensuring legal fairness before government action can take place.