ib history intro to gov.

1st Amendment

Freedom of speech

2nd Amendment

Right to keep and bear arms

3rd Amendment

No forced housing of soldiers in private homes

4th Amendment

Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures; warrants require probable cause

5th Amendment

Protects you from being punished unfairly: can’t be tried twice, don’t have to talk to get yourself in trouble, and government must pay fairly for your property.

6th Amendment

Gives you a fair trial: speedy trial, jury, lawyer, know charges, and can question witnesses.

7th Amendment

Jury decides civil disputes.

8th Amendment

Fair penalties, no cruel treatment.

9th Amendment

rights held by people (not all included in costituion)

10th Amendment

Anything the federal government can’t do is up to the states or the people