Bill of Rights Test Ap Gov

1st Amendment

Freedom of speech, religion, petitionand assembly and protection from the press

2nd Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed

3rd Amendment

You don’t have to let soldiers into your house in a time of war. Quartering Act.

4th Amendment

We are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government

5th amendment

We are protected from self-incrimination and double jeopardy, also guarantees us due process of law

6th Amendment

Speedy and Public Trial

Trial by Jury

Right to an Attorney

7th Amendment

Any lawsuit worth over $20 in value can have a trial by jury.

8th Amendment

We are protected from cruel and unusual punishment.

9th Amendment

The people have more rights than those specifically listed in the Bill of Rights.

10th Amendment

Any power not given to the Federal Government, or denied to the states, is reserved for the states. 

The Bill Of Rights

A list of rights guaranteed to the people.  Anti-Federalists wanted these rights clearly stated in our Constitution.