Bill of Rights

The 1st Amendment

The right to freedom of religion, assembly, speech, petition, and press.

The 2nd Amendment

The right to bare arms.

The 3rd Amendment

The right to not quarter/house soldiers.

The 4th Amendment

The right to reasonable search & seizure. Police need a warrant

The 5th Amendment

The right to not self-incriminate, no double jeopardy, and due process. Plead the 5th.

The 6th Amendment

The right to speedy trial by jury.

The 7th Amendment

The right to fair trial by jury, jury makes final verdict.

The 8th Amendment

The right to fair punishment. Protects from cruel or unusual punishment.

The 9th Amendment

The rights not specified in the Constitution belong to the people, not the federal government. Non-enumerated rights.

The 10th Amendment

The Federal Government only has the powers delegated in the constitution.